Assistant Headteacher

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

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

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

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• 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