Job Introduction
Headteacher – Valley Road School, Henley-on-Thames (Primary 4-11)
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.
Safer Recruitment
We are 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 and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
