Headteacher - Loddon Primary School
Loddon Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18-L24, £78,702 - £91,158
What skills and experience we're looking for
Loddon Primary School, a maintained school in Wokingham Borough, is seeking an inspiring values‑driven Headteacher to lead our vibrant, diverse, inclusive community. We are looking for a leader who can champion our ethos, nurture our staff and pupils, and drive the school confidently into its next chapter.
As our Headteacher, you will:
- Shape and deliver Loddon’s strategic vision - working in partnership with governors, staff and families to secure continuous improvement.
- Model and embed our values‑based culture - ensuring a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where every child and adult feels they belong.
- Lead safeguarding with rigor and compassion - ensuring the wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
- Secure high‑quality teaching and learning and outcomes - delivering a rich, coherent curriculum and strong subject leadership across the school.
- Champion inclusion - ensuring pupils with SEND, additional needs and those in our resource base thrive academically and personally.
- Inspire, develop and support staff - fostering a positive professional culture with high expectations, meaningful development and fair workload management.
- Oversee effective school operations - including finance, compliance, risk management and the smooth running of the site and systems.
Build strong partnerships - with parents, the local community, external agencies and other schools to enrich learning and strengthen outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
We are fortunate to have a dedicated and talented staff team who work collaboratively and reflectively, striving to provide the best possible experiences and quality of education for our children. Our pupils are enthusiastic learners who embrace challenge, celebrate difference, and take pride in their school. Our families are engaged and supportive, and our governing body is committed to working in strategic partnership with the headteacher.
Staff are also supported through our Every Adult Matters group and employee support programme.
Further information about the job
We encourage applicants to visit the School prior to submitting their applications. Please contact Lisa Hawker via email at secretary@loddon.wokingham.sch.uk or by phone on
0118 926 1449 to arrange a tour. (Note: Due to Key Stage 2 exams, no tours will be offered during w/c 11 May.)
Applications must be made using the Wokingham Borough Council application form.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st May 2026.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Loddon Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 532 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loddon Primary School website
- Email address
- secretary@loddon.wokingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189 261449
Loddon Primary School is a caring and supportive community where we provide a high-quality education for children between 2 - 11 years old. Through our values based approaches; we combine high expectations and a family atmosphere to develop each child's full potential both socially and academically.
Our children are at the heart of all that we do and our staff team work incredibly hard to help every child achieve the highest standards that they can during their time with us. We want our children to do their very best so that they are well prepared for the next stage of their education and the rapidly changing world beyond. We are proud of the excellent teaching, care and guidance that we offer.
Loddon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, governors, parents and visitors to the school to share this commitment.
Arranging a visit to Loddon Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@loddon.wokingham.sch.uk.
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