Assistant Headteacher/DSL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job title:
Assistant Headteacher/DSL
Location:
Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
Salary:
Up to £48,000 per year depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time only
Start:
February 2026
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available
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A Unique Leadership Opportunity
Are you ready to help build something extraordinary from the ground up?
Riseley Green School is opening as part of the expanding Options Autism family — and we are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead to help define our culture, set uncompromising standards, and transform young lives from day one.
This is more than a leadership post. It is a rare opportunity to shape an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious specialist setting where safeguarding, wellbeing and exceptional SEND practice are embedded into everything we do.
If you are driven by impact, innovation and meaningful change — this is your moment.
About the Role
This is a pivotal, high-impact leadership position suited to an experienced SEN professional who thrives in collaborative environments and embraces challenge with clarity, resilience and vision.
Working closely with the Headteacher, teaching teams and in-house therapy services, you will:
Lead and embed outstanding safeguarding practice across the school
Drive high-quality SEND provision and inclusive practice
Shape whole-school improvement from the earliest stages of development
You will combine strategic leadership with visible, hands-on engagement — including some PPA cover — ensuring you remain closely connected to classroom practice and pupils’ lived experiences.
This is leadership with visibility, purpose and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring exemplary standards of pupil safety, compliance and wellbeing
Lead and develop high-quality SEND provision, including oversight of EHCP processes, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach
Drive whole-school improvement through data analysis, strategic planning and targeted interventions
Build strong, trusted partnerships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies
Coach and empower staff to deliver inclusive, adaptive teaching for complex SEND needs
Oversee transitions, access arrangements and statutory documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
Contribute to the daily life of the school through visible leadership and agreed teaching/PPA cover
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a leader who brings expertise, compassion and ambition in equal measure.
You will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
Experience working within specialist or highly inclusive settings
A strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles
Excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks
A child-centred, collaborative leadership style with safeguarding at its core
A genuine passion for personalised learning, teamwork and pupil wellbeing
Most importantly, you believe every child can succeed — and you are relentless in removing barriers so they can.
About Us
Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school opened in May 2025 in Riseley, Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 pupils.
We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child’s needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of…
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