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Assistant Headteacher- Fixed Term Contract
Oxhey Wood Primary School, Watford, East of England
Dependent on Experience
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About the job
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. ****
About Oxhey Wood Primary School
- Type of school
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary, with nursery classes
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 387 (room for 480)
- Free school meals
- 27.6% of pupils
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Address
- Oxhey Drive, Watford, WD19 7SL
Ofsted report card, inspected 7 July 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
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