Teaching Personnel
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…
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UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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