Head Teacher at Valley Road School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/VRS/87606

Location

Valley Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1RR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Monthly

Closing Date

11:59pm, 9th Mar 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

18/03/2026

Interview Date(s) 18/03/2026

About this Role

Start: September 2026. Salary: Leadership Scale L9 to L15 £63,070 to £73,105. Visits Welcome.

Valley Road is a happy ambitious community-minded primary school. Building on a good Ofsted inspection (March 2022) and exceptional KS2 outcomes in 2025 (Reading 100%, GPS 93%, Maths 96%), we are seeking a visible, values-led headteacher to lead our next chapter.

Our vision is simple and powerful: “A place to BELONG, a chance to SHINE, the confidence to ACHIEVE and SUCCEED”

We are looking for a leader who inspires excellent teaching and high expectations; is present, approachable and collaborative; builds strong partnerships with families and the wider community; and develops staff with clarity, compassion and ambition.

In return we are offering a caring culture, proud traditions, supportive governors, teachers and pupils who love their school. Visits are warmly encouraged.

How to apply: please email office.2512@valley-road.oxon.sch.uk or call 01491 573784 for an application pack. Closing date 9 March. Interviews 18 March.

Valley Road is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS and all safer recruitment checks.