Job Description

The Role

Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school was judged Outstanding by OfSTED in all areas in May 2022.

The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust.

Closing date: 6th October 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Start date: Jan 2026

Main purpose

The deputy headteacher, under the direction of the headteacher, will take a major role in:

Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

Managing staff and resources to that end

Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives

If the headteacher is absent, the deputy headteacher will deputise, as directed by the governing board.

The deputy headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

How to Apply

For further details of the post and how to apply please visit https://thepropelleracademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at recruitment@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 62,202.00-70,293.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person