HEADTEACHER

Oakwood is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11-16 community school serving Horley and surrounding areas, with just under 1610 students on roll. The school has continued to improve under the effective leadership of our current Headteacher who is retiring at the end of the academic year.

Governors seek to appoint an experienced, dynamic and charismatic leader with proven management and communication skills who will:

• Ensure a sustained upwards trajectory of school improvement, embracing future challenges and driving the school on it's future journey towards exceptional outcomes
• Develop further the culture of high aspiration, achievement and attainment and communicate a compelling vision for the future
• Be an inspirational leader who motivates and develops both staff and students to achieve their full potential
• Be committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils, ensuring a caring and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively to build upon and develop further the strong links with the parents, community, local schools and partnerships
• Have the passion to continue to develop a learning environment that offers the best possible experiences and outcomes for all students and staff

Oakwood will offer the successful candidate:

• Annual appraisals with the opportunity for development
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• A responsive, strong and highly experienced Leadership Team
• An effective, cohesive governing body, who positively enhance the school's high standards of learning and teaching and provide effective wellbeing support for the Headteacher
• Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice cycle schemes, discounted gym membership, high street vouchers, amongst others.

Pre-application visits are welcome during week commencing 23 rd February by arrangement with Mrs Julie Gibson below

For application forms and information packs apply to:

Please note this telephone number will not be monitored during the half term 15-22 February. During this week, please email to arrange a visit or for further information

Closing date Monday 9 th March 2026 at midday. Shortlisting will be taking place on Tuesday 10 th March 2026 and contact will be made shortly thereafter. Interviews will be held on the 18 th and 19 th March 2026

(selected candidates will be expected to attend on both days)

Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted

Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process can be provided in more detail if requested. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring System (DBS)

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and, therefore, welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.