Headteacher

Longford Park Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4FU

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Leadership Range – L15-21

Headteacher job summary

Longford Park Primary School is searching for a dynamic, visionary and values‑driven Headteacher ready to lead our vibrant and nurturing school into its next chapter. The school proudly celebrated its latest Ofsted outcome in January 2026, securing a ‘strong’ standard across Attendance and Behaviour, Early Years, and Leadership and Governance, making it an inspiring and rewarding place for an ambitious leader to join.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a proven, impactful school leader—someone who has already demonstrated successful leadership at headship or senior level and can bring the vision, confidence and clarity needed to continue our school’s growth. You will be an innovative, nurturing and collaborative leader who embodies our core values and is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to Grow in character, Learn with purpose and Flourish for the future.

Part of the GLF Schools multi‑academy trust, Longford Park is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of our local community. Our strong culture of high expectations, wellbeing and partnership with families underpins everything we do. We are proud of our enriching curriculum, inspirational learning environments and our nurturing approach, where every child feels a sense of belonging, pride and connection.

In 2025, we launched an ‘Enhanced Provision’, supporting early intervention for pupils with emerging additional needs, enabling them to develop the skills and independence required to thrive within the mainstream curriculum. We are seeking a Headteacher who can champion this important work, drive excellence in provision, and build strong partnerships with families, staff and external professionals to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.

As part of GLF Schools — 43 schools strong — you will join a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking MAT with access to exceptional professional development, expert central teams and a rich network of passionate leaders.

What we are looking for

We welcome emotionally intelligent, empathetic leaders with a strong moral purpose and a deep belief in inclusive, high-quality education. The successful candidate will lead by example, inspire others, empower teams and model the values that make Longford Park a place where everyone belongs, everyone contributes and everyone is celebrated. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their identity, in which diversity and inclusion enrich our community. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
  
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

The Details

Pay Range: GLF Leadership Range – L15-21

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date: 19th April 2026

Shortlisting date: 20th April 2026

Interview date: 28th April 2026

To arrange a visit to the school and an informal chat with the Regional Director John Williams, please contact Nina Loveland Recruitment Partner - details can be found on the attached Job Description.  Tours will be taking place on Monday 13th April and Thursday 16th April. 

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 Longford Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 279 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longford Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longford-park-primary-school-banbury

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