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Soaring High
Please note that we encourage early application and reserve the right to close posts when enough or suitable applicants are found. Previous applicants need not apply.
Headteacher
Job Start Date: September 2025
Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time
Salary Type: Leadership Scale
Location of Role: Wantage, Oxford
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an ambitious and visionary headteacher to lead an aspirational, community-minded school. You will bring a wealth of knowledge, energy and dedication to this role, demonstrating high expectations of yourself and your team, allowing the children to realise their full potential.
· Ability to lead by example
· Aspirational and ambitious for the whole school community
· Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to children, staff, parents and the wider community
· A willingness to get involved with wider school life and a genuine passion for celebrating children’s achievements, large and small
What the School Offers Its Staff
“Soaring High”
Stockham Primary School is a one-form entry primary school in a well-established residential area where you will be welcomed by a friendly buzz of energy. The school community is emerging from a challenging period of change but a core team of experienced staff provide a strong base to take our school into its next exciting chapter. Our school values of collaboration, ‘give it a go’ attitude, focus, resilience, responsibility and thinking it through are embodied by our staff, providing positive role models for our children.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact our School Business Manager (mdoyle@stockham.oxon.sch.uk) for an appointment. Full recruitment packs and application forms can be downloaded from the school website.
Completed applications (application form and letter of application, 2 sides of A4 maximum) should be emailed to the Chair of Governors office.2583@stockham.oxon.sch.uk with the title Head Teacher Recruitment in the subject line by 17:00 on Monday 7th July 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Stockham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed
About Stockham Primary School
School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education : Primary
School size: 211 pupils enrolled
Age range: 4 to 11
School website: http://www.stockham.oxon.sch.uk/web/
Email address: office.2583@stockham.oxon.sch.uk
Phone number: 01235 764407
Teacher
Job start date: September 2025
Closing date: Friday 18th July 2025
We encourage early application as reserve the right to close the post when enough or suitable applicants are found. Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview date to be confirmed
Contract type- Permanent
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher with energy and enthusiasm and a love for teaching to join our team. We require a teacher who can demonstrate a commitment to raising children’s aspirations and attainment through creative and inspiring learning experiences. We are looking for a teacher whose dedication will motivate and connect with our pupils and families, whilst ensuring progress and ambition are fostered for all learners.
We are looking for a teacher who:-
· Puts children at the forefront and supports our inclusive, supportive ethos.
· Is creative, dedicated and dynamic.
· Is keen to give all our pupils an enriched and exciting curriculum which makes them independent learners; equipping them with the skills they need to make excellent progress, enhancing their long term future ambitions whilst developing a love of learning.
· Is dedicated to providing the best quality education and experience for all children.
· Is friendly, caring, reflective and inclusive and who is keen to develop their own classroom practice.
· Is reflective, open to feedback and driven to give of their best
· Is a dedicated team player and works well as part of a team
· Demonstrates optimism about children and expects the highest possible standards
· Understands best safeguarding practices
What the school offers its staff
Staff join a warm and welcoming team. Our values and ethos focus on developing a love of learning, high achievement both personally and academically which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff. OCC Pension scheme.
If this sounds like the exciting challenge you have been waiting for, please contact Miriam Doyle (SBM) for further information or to arrange a visit.
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miriam Doyle, SBM at MDoyle@stockham.oxon.sch.uk
Applying for the job
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
Please note:
We encourage early application as reserve the right to close the post when enough or suitable applicants are found. Previous applicants need not apply.
You are asked to provide the following:
- A completed application form to include a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience fit this role
Applications should be via OCC recruitment site / job pages.
Commitment to safeguarding
Stockham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practice Enhanced DBS clearance will be applied for and required for this position as well as Right to Work in UK evidence and a Fit to Work certificate. The school follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Stockham Primary School recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. Stockham Primary School values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Stockham Primary School welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.