Class Teacher

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

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

Job / Person Summary

Valley Road Primary School is entering an exciting new phase, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our school’s development.

We are a welcoming, vibrant and well-resourced 4-11 primary school, with a shared commitment to ensuring every child feels that they belong, is supported to shine and has the opportunity to achieve and succeed.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about children’s learning, believes in the potential of every child and is committed to creating an inclusive classroom where all children feel valued, supported and appropriately challenged. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, whether you are just beginning your teaching journey or bring a wealth of experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Put the needs, wellbeing and best interests of children at the heart of everything they do.
• Have high expectations for all children and a strong belief in what every child can achieve.
• Be committed to inclusive practice, adapting teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of pupils so that everyone can participate, make progress and experience success.
• Deliver an engaging, creative and ambitious curriculum that inspires curiosity and a love of learning.
• Build positive relationships and create a classroom culture where every child feels safe, valued and that they belong.
• Be a reflective practitioner who is professionally curious, open to new ideas and committed to developing their practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing expertise, embracing new approaches and contributing positively to our evolving school.
• Develop strong, professional relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to join a school at an exciting point in its development and contribute to shaping its future.
• A welcoming, vibrant school where new ideas are encouraged and staff are empowered to make a difference.
• Positive, enthusiastic children who are motivated and engaged in their learning.
• A friendly and supportive team committed to working together for the benefit of every child.
• A commitment to professional learning, collaboration and helping every member of staff reach their full potential.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a school community where inclusion, high expectations and a sense of belonging are central to our work.

If you share our ambition for children and want to be part of a team that is committed to learning, collaboration and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please click by midday on Friday 20th November 2026. School visits are encouraged. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Valley Road School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 165 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Valley Road School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/valley-road-school

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