Assistant Headteacher- Fixed Term Contract
Oxhey Wood Primary School · Watford · Hertfordshire
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who combines excellent classroom teaching with a passion for school improvement and leadership. The successful candidate will lead by example, inspiring colleagues and pupils alike through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a relentless focus on achieving the best outcomes for every child.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school whilst maintaining responsibility for a UKS2 class. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are enthusiastic about making a whole-school impact and contributing to the continued development of our curriculum, teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced teacher with a proven record of securing strong pupil progress and outcomes.
- Has successful leadership experience or is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
- Is passionate about raising standards and improving opportunities for all children.
- Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
- Works collaboratively and positively with colleagues, parents and the wider community.
- Can motivate and inspire others through their professionalism, expertise and enthusiasm.
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
- A supportive and welcoming staff team.
- Opportunities to influence whole-school improvement and development.
- High-quality professional development and leadership support.
- A school community that values innovation, collaboration and staff wellbeing.
If you are an exceptional classroom practitioner and aspiring or experienced leader who is ready to make a significant contribution to our school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
****We reserve the right to assess and interview suitable candidates as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged. ****
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 396
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,715
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
- Academy trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SL
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- Salary
- Dependent on Experience
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 19 October 2026
- Closing date
- 8 November 2026
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