Job Introduction
At North Kidlington Primary School, our mission is to nurture every child’s potential and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and visionary headteacher to lead our school community, champion our core values of respect, integrity, and perseverance, and ensure all pupils flourish in a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
The successful candidate will:
Be an inspirational leader, promoting the school’s ethos of curiosity, creativity, and community engagement.
Safeguard the welfare of children and staff while maintaining high expectations for achievement, behaviour, and professional practice.
Lead the school’s strategic direction in partnership with the Governing Body and local stakeholders.
We can offer you:
Happy, enthusiastic, well-behaved children.
A positive and friendly environment.
A strong and committed workforce.
Supportive governors and parents, along with active fundraising group (Friends of North Kidlington School – FoNKS).
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact office.2357@north-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk or telephone 01865 372607 to arrange a convenient time.
The recruitment pack and application form can be downloaded from our school website (https://www.north-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk/about-our-school/vacancies)
Submit your completed application form to office.2357@north-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date: 28th February 2025 5pm
Successful applicants notified: 7th March 2025
Interview date: 17th March 2025
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.