Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

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Location: Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7AY

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: February 2026

UK Applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship.

4‑Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial: Work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum, creativity, and personal development. You will support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in driving high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and staff development, while promoting trauma‑informed and restorative approaches across the school. You will play a key role in shaping the school’s curriculum and personal development offer, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour are consistently achieved.

You will drive strategic initiatives and school improvement plans, fostering a culture of collaboration, ambition and inclusion. By building strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and staff, you will create an environment where everyone can thrive. You will also inspire, coach and develop staff, empowering them to deliver excellence and make a lasting impact on the lives of every pupil.

• Inspirational school leader with a clear vision for curriculum and pupil outcomes
• Qualified Teacher (QTS) with outstanding classroom experience
• Resilient, approachable leader who thrives in a challenging environment
• Creative thinker who brings learning to life for pupils
• Strong communicator who can motivate and influence others
• Professional who models positive behaviour, integrity, and a sense of humour

• A supportive, collaborative and values‑driven school culture
• High‑quality induction and ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Groveside School is a brand‑new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school for pupils aged 7‑16 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. We provide:

• Passion for achievement for all pupils
• Dynamic and engaging curriculum for fantastic pupils
• Strong induction programme tailored to experience and needs
• Collaborative and supportive environment with essential professional development
• Opportunities to develop your career
• Commitment to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll know every day that your role has a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS for successful candidates.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to first‑class mental‑health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits via Vista (Flexible Benefits Platform)
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4

DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

** Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £500 after completion of month three (3) and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period – month six (6) or later. Terms and Conditions Apply.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.