Deputy Headteacher in Reading

Step into a leadership role where your vision, expertise and commitment to outstanding teaching will shape the future of an ambitious and inclusive school. This Deputy Headteacher position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen teaching and learning, and guide staff development across KS3-KS5-while working within a forward-thinking, supportive leadership team. If you\’re motivated by raising standards, empowering teachers and ensuring every student thrives, this role offers the platform to make a genuine impact. As Deputy Headteacher, you\’ll bring together strong pedagogical knowledge, a data-informed approach and a passion for inclusive education to help drive whole-school success. This is a chance to lead with purpose and contribute to a dynamic environment where high expectations, pastoral care and innovation go hand in hand.,

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across teaching, learning and assessment.
• Use data insights to drive pupil progress and lead achievement-focused teams.
• Support curriculum development across KS3-KS5, ensuring high-quality provision.
• Lead on behaviour, pastoral systems and inclusive practices, including SEND.
• Deliver CPD, coaching and mentoring to develop strong, confident teaching staff.
• Oversee safeguarding responsibilities in line with national standards.
• Foster a culture of self-directed learning (SDL) and high expectations for all.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, families and external partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent).
• Experience teacher with experience teaching across KS3-KS5.
• Proven senior leadership experience with a strong track record in raising attainment.
• Expertise in staff development and including CPD support.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, pastoral care and inclusive education.
• Excellent understanding of national teaching, leadership and safeguarding standards.

Benefits

• Tailored leadership development and CPD opportunities.
• A supportive senior leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Onsite parking for an easy commute.
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing support programme.
• The chance to shape policy, practice and culture at whole-school level.