Assistant Headteacher at The Hendreds Church of England School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HCES/05557

Location

Ford Lane, East Hendred, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8JX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£51,773.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 14th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

19th May 2026

Interview Date(s) 19th May 2026

About this Role

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusive education and nurturing the whole child, within a warm, supportive Christian ethos.

Visits and informal discussions with the Headteacher are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for further details or to arrange a visit.

Why Join The Hendreds?

✨A supportive, values‑led school community where we ‘Value who we are and who we can become’

✨Enthusiastic, motivated children and committed staff

✨A school committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth

✨A genuine opportunity to develop as a senior leader

✨Collaborative leadership with scope to shape your role

Working in partnership with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in:

✨Leading and improving teaching and learning

✨Supporting staff development and performance

✨Shaping curriculum and whole‑school improvement priorities

✨Promoting high standards, inclusion and positive behaviour

✨Upholding safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Specific leadership responsibilities (such as curriculum leadership, teaching and learning, safeguarding) will be agreed with the successful candidate, allowing the role to reflect individual strengths and career aspirations.

The Hendreds Church of England School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with Keeping Children Safe In Education.