Assistant Headteacher

William Morris Primary School; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration model

Job summary

William Morris Primary School in Banbury, Oxfordshire invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning) on a temporary maternity cover basis. You will join a passionate leadership team and help shape the school’s future vision and curriculum strategy.

You will work across the Banbury Cluster with other leaders, with a focus on teaching excellence, pupil welfare, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be an inspirational practitioner with vision and confidence to motivate staff and pupils.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, across diverse audiences.
• Committed to developing and maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead Curriculum, Teaching & Learning to shape the school’s future vision.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to drive teaching excellence and pupil outcomes.
• Support school improvement across the Banbury Cluster and GLF Schools network.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Effective communication

Team player

Relationship building

Job description

Assistant Headteacher

Banbury, Oxfordshire

GLF Leadership 1-5 (England)

Temporary

William Morris Primary School

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Headteacher to provide temporary maternity cover at William Morris Primary School.

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our passionate, experienced leadership team. As an Assistant Head (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning), you will help to shape the future vision of our school. This opportunity will see you working alongside a dedicated team of school leaders and educational experts across the school.

What we are looking for

• An inspirational practitioner, with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support
• A passion for children's learning and welfare; putting them first in everything they do
• A team player, enthusiastic and eager to make a difference as a school leader.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences
• Committed to developing and maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community

About The Banbury Cluster

William Morris is a well established, Outstanding, one-form entry primary school. William Morris sits alongside Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields, who make up the Banbury Cluster, a newly established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, who make up the wider Oxfordshire cluster. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: February 2027

Pay Scale: GLF Leadership 1-5 (England & Wales)

Contract type: Temporary maternity cover

Working pattern: Both full time and part time applications would be considered for this post, please state your working preference on the application.

Closing Date: 15th October 2026 at 9.30am

Interviews: TBC