Assistant Headteacher at Oxfordshire Hospital School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/OHS/56568
  Location
61-63 Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6SB
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£58,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
5:00pm, Mon 16th Mar, 2026
  Start Date
1st September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
23rd to 27th March 2026
   Interview Date(s)           23rd to 27th March 2026
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About this Role

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at the OHS for the right person to join our ambitious Leadership Team. The successful candidate will provide day to day leadership for a small team of highly motivated teachers and HLTAs in our settings based at the Highfield Adolescent Unit and the Meadow Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and will contribute to the leadership of the whole school through the Leadership Team’s strategic work.


Oxfordshire Hospital School (OHS) is an Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) maintained Hospital School based across a number of settings throughout the county of Oxfordshire. The school serves children and young people aged 5-18 who are unable to attend their enrolled school due to a wide range of medical and mental health needs.

Full details are on our website at www.ohs.oxon.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/  


We would encourage and warmly welcome enquiries.  Please contact Tom Hilton, Headteacher on tom.hilton@ohs.oxon.sch.uk or tel 01865 957480 should you want to discuss the post further. The job description, person spec and application form are available on our website. 


We have two visiting times for interested applicants: Wednesday 11th March 6-7pm and Saturday 14th March 10-11am. Please complete this form to register your attendance. 

Please submit a supporting letter of no more than 500 words. The criteria against which you will be assessed are set out in the Person Specification. You should provide evidence that you possess the skills, competences, attributes and experiences required, preferably by giving specific examples.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and promoting equality of opportunity.



Oxfordshire Hospital School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please submit a supporting statement of no more than 500 words. The criteria against which you will be assessed are set out in the Person Specification. You should provide evidence that you possess the skills, competences, attributes and experiences required, preferably by giving specific examples.

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