Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000
Close date: 9th February 2026 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 2nd and 3rd March 2026
Position start date: September 2026

‘Dare to Dream’

An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a community primary school at the heart of its locality.

Ashford Oaks is a welcoming and inclusive primary school serving a vibrant and diverse community. Many of our pupils face significant barriers to learning, and the school plays a central role in supporting children and families to thrive.

The Governing Body is seeking an inspirational, resilient and compassionate Headteacher, who is committed to equity, high expectations and improving life chances for all pupils.

We can offer you:

• An exciting challenge and opportunity to lead our school as it continues on its journey to Outstanding.
• The opportunity to work with committed staff and Governing Board, who are keen to move the school forward and work with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Pupils who have a positive attitude to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• Opportunities to work alongside schools in the Central Ashford Town Schools (CATS) collaboration. 
• Additional support/mentoring from the school improvement advisor
• An excellent salary. £80k - £85k with a view to progression on results.

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Creates and communicates a compelling vision, which effectively sets the future expectations for Ashford Oaks. 
• Demonstrates a secure knowledge of how assessment information is effectively used to improve the quality of planning for teaching and learning
• Secures excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how all pupils learn (including the youngest pupils and those with SEND) and of the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design
• Identifies emerging talents in current and aspiring leaders, leading to clear succession planning
• Promotes positive and respectful relationships across the school community and a safe, orderly and inclusive environment
• Demonstrates a proven record of managing revenue and delegated capital budgets; exercise strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective deployment of budgets and resources and ensure the school’s sustainability

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).