Job Introduction
Deputy Head/SENDCO required for January 2027
Hours: - Full-Time
Contract: - Permanent
Salary: - Leadership Scale L6 to L10
Anticipated Start Date: - January 2027
Location: - Oakley Infant School
Closing Date: - 7th October 2026
Contact email address: - adminoffice@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk
Are you an ambitious, inspiring leader with a commitment for inclusion and a drive to ensure every child succeeds?
The Governors of Oakley Infant School are looking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher, with a passion for Inclusion, to take up post in January 2027. The new Deputy Headteacher will work alongside the Headteacher, to continue to build on our current achievements and take the school forward. The position will have a regular teaching commitment providing cover in classes across the school.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who;
- Is a highly motivated and innovative individual who can inspire their colleagues and lead through a teamwork approach to achieve an outstanding level of provision
- Will be the SENDCO across the school
- Has a range of experience across EYFS and KS1
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
- Will model outstanding practice in all aspects of teaching, learning, assessment and leadership
- Is a strategic thinker with high expectations and a proven track record of raising standards
- An accomplished communicator, able to build and maintain good relationships
- Is a leader who is keen to build on our close relationships with parents, carers and the local community
We can offer you;
- Delightful, enthusiastic, energetic children who are always keen to learn
- A dedicated, highly professional and supportive staff team
- A committed Governing Body and very active Parent Association
- Opportunities to make a significant impact on school improvement
- A strong focus on CPD and a commitment to your future as a school leader
- Dedicated leadership release time
- Commitment to development, including the SENDCO qualification if required
Application Procedure
School Visits
You are strongly encouraged to visit us at the school where you will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit - adminoffice@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk or 01256 780445
Application
To apply, download the application form by clicking on the application form, then complete and save it. Once ready, click 'Apply' button to upload your completed application form. The application process should be completed no later than noon on Wednesday 7th October 2026.
Applications are acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within this time, please contact the Recruitment Team immediately at htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk
You should provide a full statement in support of your application, which should not exceed two sides of A4 paper. Please do not restate the factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.
Applicants will be required to complete an Equality Monitoring form.
Shortlisting and Selection
The shortlist will be drawn up on Thursday 8th October 2026.
The interview will take place on Wednesday 14th October 2026. Further detail will be sent to those candidates selected for interview.
Safer Recruitment
Oakley Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches as part of our due diligence.
Privacy Notice
The School collects information about you in order to provide you with recruitment and employment services. We will use the information for the recruitment and selection process and, if successful, to activate employment with the School.
The legal basis for processing your personal data is that it is necessary for the performance of the employment contract or in order to take steps before entering into a contract and is necessary for the County Council to comply with a legal obligation.
The legal basis for processing special category data is that processing is necessary for the purposes of carrying out the rights and obligations in the field of employment, that it is necessary for the reasons of substantial public interest and that it is necessary for the purposes of the assessment of the working capacity of the employee.
You have some legal rights in respect of the personal information we collect from you. Please see the School’s website for further details on their privacy notice and data protection policy.
You can contact the School’s Data Protection Officer if you have a concern about the way they collect or use your data.
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