Headteacher

Job Introduction

Headteacher Required September 2025

Salary: L8 – L14

Marcham CE Primary School is a happy and inclusive school that is well regarded in the community.  

Our current Headteacher will be retiring after 17 years leading the school.   We are therefore looking to appoint a Headteacher who is an outstanding practitioner and will be able to continue to empower the children and enable them to reach their full potential in all areas of their learning and lives ensuring Marcham is the ‘BEST school in the world’.  

The successful candidate will be:

• An inspirational educator who will support our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos.
• An outstanding teacher who models excellence throughout the school community and works collaboratively with the senior leadership team; the staff; and the Governing Body. 
• An innovative and strategic thinker with the commitment, drive and ability to add value to a dedicated leadership team, as well as being open to and enthusiastic about change.
• Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire staff and pupils to have a love of learning and to achieve their best.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills.

Marcham can offer you:

• A happy school with an engaged community.
• A warm, welcoming, inclusive environment with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
• Children who are eager to learn; who have excellent behaviour and a positive attitude; and who enjoy coming to school.
• Supportive parents, Governors and Church
• A learning environment where each child’s educational, emotional and spiritual welfare are the top priorities for a hardworking team committed to doing their very best for every child.
• Opportunities to grow; to be stretched; and develop as a leader. 

If you are interested in applying for this post you are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact Jane Jefferies at the school office on 01865 391448 to arrange a time. If you would like to discuss this post informally, please contact the Chair of Governors via the school. The Recruitment Pack and application form can be downloaded from our school website by using this link: https://www.marcham.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies/ Submit your completed application to: recruitment@marcham.oxon.sch.uk

Closing Date:                                                     24^th February 2025 at 12pm

Successful applicants’ notification:          26^th February 2025

Interview Date:                                                 11^th March 2025

NB. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including an enhanced DBS and social media checks.

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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.