Job Introduction

Assistant Headteacher

• Salary details: L6-10
• Job term: Permanent
• Appointment type: Full-time
• Hours: Full-time
• Start date: September 2026
• Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 (Closing time for all vacancies unless otherwise stated is 4:00pm)
• Interview date:  Friday 8th May 2026

This post is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership skills in our forward-looking, friendly school. 

Caldecott is an exciting, diverse and well-resourced school working with a range of forward-thinking and creative partners. We want to appoint a positive, well-informed and highly effective leader and teacher for this important role within our school. We are looking for a candidate who has real motivation, determination and vision to share in leading and managing our happy school; in return, we will provide you with proactive support and the opportunities to broaden your experience and grow as a leader.   This is a chance to join our school and have a real and lasting impact.

You will need to:

• Have the ability to lead, manage, motivate and inspire children, colleagues, partners and parents/carers with flair, sensitivity and consistently high expectations
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner and lead in KS1 or KS2
• Enjoy a challenge
• Be a lifelong learner, reflective and open to feedback
• Be a creative, strategic thinker who works well as part of a collaborative team
• Have a real commitment to supporting all areas of an inclusive ethos

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please phone or email us to arrange a visit. 
 
  Email: recruitment@caldecott.oxon.sch.uk
 Tel: 01235 523132

Caldecott School is a large, thriving primary school based in South Abingdon. We have strong partnerships with the local secondary and other primary schools.  We would welcome any visits to see our school in action; please contact the school office to arrange. Please also take a look at our website https://www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk

For further details about the role please see the job description and person specification. To apply, please complete the application and send to the email address below.  Please note we are unable to accept CVs, unless they are accompanied by a completed application form.

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Oxfordshire Schools are 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer.