Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher needed from January 2027

One of our Special Educational Needs Schoos in Reading which caters for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs are currently looking for a full-time Assistant Headteacher to join them in January 2027.

❓Who we are looking for.

✅ QTS or equivalent required
✅ A proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning, modelling excellent practice and inspiring others to do the same.
✅ Strong leadership skills with the confidence to drive whole‑school improvement, develop staff and lead strategic initiatives with clarity and purpose.
✅ A deep commitment to personal development, wellbeing and inclusion, with the ability to build secure, trusting relationships with young people.
✅ Expertise in curriculum design, assessment systems and monitoring progress to ensure every pupil achieves ambitious, personalised outcomes.
✅ The emotional intelligence, resilience and communication skills needed to work collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams, families and external partners.
✅ A reflective, solution‑focused approach, grounded in safeguarding excellence, professional integrity and a passion for creating exceptional pupil experiences.

Some of our brilliant benefits:
⭐Market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)
⭐Life assurance & enhanced family support packages
⭐Access to first-class mental & physical health support
⭐Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes
And much more…

Apply now or contact me for an informal chat.

UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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