Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher:  Mr R W Shadbolt                         

Deputy Headteacher Student Personal Development

Leadership Scale L20-24

For September 2026 

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, close to the Cotswolds and with excellent transport links to Oxford and London. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, underpinned by our LEARNWell values. Our school mission is “to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world”. This demonstrates our commitment to the whole child, academically and personally.

We are now looking for a talented and dynamic leader to develop strategically our Personal Development provision, and to work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Head of Curriculum, Deputy Head of Inclusion and other Senior Leaders and Governors to ensure that we achieve our clear mission.  This is a full-time post.

We are looking for someone:

• With a clear vision for outstanding Personal Development in our school, to inspire all students, staff and parents & carers
• Who can lead effectively, working with and through other senior and middle leaders
• Who wants to keep learning and growing throughout their career
• Who is committed to helping all our young people to be exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world

What we will offer:

• A school that values the whole child
• A school where staff ‘value the care and consideration that the school takes regarding their workload’ (Ofsted October 2024) and who trust each other
• Access to high quality CPD, to help you to grow as a leader
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – wellbeing is a core value and staff wellbeing is one of our strategic priorities. We care about our staff as teachers and as people.

The closing date is 12pm Tuesday 5^th May 2026

How to apply 

Please complete the application form on My New Term. When providing your supporting statement please ensure that you: 

1. Briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying. 

2. Show, by giving examples of experiences, behaviours and skills from your current or previous roles, how you meet the selection criteria listed for the post.  

Visits to the School are encouraged. If you would like to visit (virtual or in person) or have an informal conversation about the Deputy Headteacher’s role, please contact Tracy Morse, Headteacher’s PA headteacher@wgswitney.org.uk who will be able to arrange a time with the Headteacher. If you have any other questions, please email hrwest@acertrust.org.uk . 

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.