Job Introduction
King’s Meadow Primary School is a two-form entry local authority-maintained school. Pupils are welcomed warmly at the start of each day. They enjoy attending this school where they are part of a community that is dedicated to being 'kind, motivated and successful'. Staff prioritise getting to know pupils and their families well. Older pupils take on roles such as 'young leaders' to support other pupils at playtimes while modelling care and responsibility. This is a happy school where pupils know their best interests are at the heart of every decision. The school has high expectations of what pupils can, and should, achieve and their attitudes to learning. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum alongside developing strength of character and perseverance. They behave very well in lessons and around the school. Pupils respond with empathy to others who need help and celebrate each other's successes.
Pupils benefit greatly from the school's extensive enrichment opportunities. The school ensures that pupils have the chance to discover new talents and interests and engage in the local community. Pupils make a tangible, positive contribution to school life by taking on one of the many leadership roles.
The provision for pupils with SEND is highly effective and ensures that these pupils achieve well. Pupils with additional needs are identified early. Appropriate support is then put in place intelligently.
The school has an ambitious curriculum that has been designed to connect knowledge together and enable pupils to remember what they have been taught. Staff teach the curriculum well, demonstrating strong subject knowledge.
In this role, you will work closely with the Headteacher, leading change and managing existing systems, developing increasingly effective teaching and learning strategies and providing opportunities that support all our children.
This is a role where you will need to ‘hit the ground running’ and so we are looking for someone who has some experience of leadership, who is able to quickly prioritise and manage projects and who has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
If the Headteacher is absent, the acting deputy head teacher will deputise, as directed by the governing board.
The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
The information pack and application form can be downloaded from our website https://kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies/ or can be found at the end of this advert.
Completed application forms should be emailed to the School Business Manager on sbm2210@kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk .
To arrange a visit to the school, please contact the School Office on office.2210@kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk or 01869 323525.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 12 April 2026.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 20 April 2026.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
