Job Introduction

Stockham Primary School

Headteacher Stockham Primary School

Closing date: 07/07/2025 at 17:00

Job Start Date: September 2025

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time

Salary Type: Leadership Scale

Salary Details: L12-L18, £65,286 - £75,685

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 phase : 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

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.