Job Description
A Kinder, More Human Approach to Education
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Oxford Millwood School, Elsfield, OX3 9UW
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the School
Oxford Millwood School is a warm, nurturing setting in North Oxford, providing high-quality education within a close-knit and supportive community. Our experienced team is dedicated to creating a calm, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
Role Purpose
Are you an inspirational school leader ready to make a lasting difference?
Oxford Millwood School is seeking an ambitious, values-driven Headteacher to lead our specialist provision into its next exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional educational leader to shape the future of a school where inclusion, aspiration and student success are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with compassion, someone who can inspire staff, build strong relationships with families and stakeholders, and create an environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.
As Headteacher, you will provide outstanding educational, operational and strategic leadership, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding and student wellbeing. You will lead a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through education and champion a culture of excellence, curiosity, ambition and inclusion.
What you will be doing
As the leader of Oxford Millwood School, you will:
- Set and deliver a clear vision that drives continuous improvement and outstanding outcomes for students.
- Lead high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development across the school.
- Ensure students receive personalised support that enables them to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
- Create a culture of high expectations, inclusion, accountability and professional excellence.
- Champion safeguarding and student welfare, ensuring children and young people remain safe, supported and empowered.
- Lead, develop and inspire a talented team, promoting staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Ensure the school operates effectively, maintaining compliance, financial sustainability and inspection readiness.
- Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities and external agencies.
- Act as an ambassador for the school, enhancing its reputation and supporting future growth
What you will bring
We are looking for a passionate and experienced school leader who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Current or previous Headteacher experience, or significant senior leadership experience as a Deputy Headteacher with clear readiness for Headship.
- A proven track record of improving outcomes and driving whole-school improvement.
- Strong experience leading teaching and learning, curriculum development, safeguarding and pastoral provision.
- The ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience using data, quality assurance and self-evaluation to raise standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with parents, carers and external stakeholders.
- Strong operational and financial leadership capability.
About Blenheim Schools
Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.
We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.
We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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