Headteacher

We are offering an exciting opportunity to lead the development of our long established school as we move to a new two form entry building on the Kingsmere Estate on the outskirts of the market town of Bicester, 13 miles north of Oxford.

The Governors are looking for someone who will:

• have high expectations of staff and experience of leading and developing others
• be able to build upon the existing good relationships with the Church and the local community
• have an inspired vision for our school in its new setting
• to have energy and drive and to be passionate about children's learning
• to promote the School in the immediate and wider community

The Staff are looking for someone who is:

• approachable, consistent and committed
• able to communicate well to all
• dynamic and fun
• ambitious for our children, staff and the School

The Parents are looking for someone who will:

• be supportive of the School's caring Christian ethos
• have patience, honesty and transparency
• be an inspirational leader for the children and staff
• have a track record of delivering a balanced education and strong educational results
• be proactive in encouraging everyone to strive to do their best

The Children are looking for someone who:

• is kind, fair and listens to our ideas
• has a good sense of humour
• is a good role model
• is good at singing and can tell a good story in assembly

We strongly encourage visits to our school.  For further details, to make an appointment and to request an application pack please contact Karen Iszkula on 01869 252393 or email  admin.3505@st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk.  Apply online at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobs or contact the school office for further details.

Closing date: 4th September 2014
Shortlisting 5th September 2014
Interview 24th September 2014

St Edburg's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Cemetery Road
Bicester
Oxon
OX26 6BB
Tel: (01869) 252393 Fax: (01869) 244122 
E-mail: admin.3505@stedburgs.oxon.sch.uk 
www.st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk 
Acting Deputy Head Teacher: Mrs Fiona Lyford Diocese of Oxford
Acting Head Teacher: Mrs Margaret Kunzer  
NOR: 167 - Foundation to Year 6 - Nursery as from September 2015

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