Deputy Headteacher

Applications are invited for this permanent, full time position to join our Senior Leadership team in April or September 2024.

We are seeking a committed, energetic and creative professional who can closely work with pupils, colleagues, the Board of Trustees, parents, the wider community, local mainstream schools and Local Authorities, to play a key part in shaping the future of SEND provision in the area.

Our school is currently undergoing significant expansion, with a vision of becoming a centre of excellence for children and families in Reading.

Working within our SLT, the successful candidate will be able to provide high quality professional leadership which secures the on-going development of the school, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for pupils so that they can reach their full potential and are safe and happy at school.

The successful candidate will be a strategic lead for the school’s admissions as well as transitions and adulthood planning. They will be able to embed our School2School support service.

The successful candidate will be able to participate in the identification of the needs and priorities of the school and further establish policies and systems for achieving the school’s strategic aims.

To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website www.avenue.reading.sch.uk and fill in the forms you’ll find in the Teacher recruitment section.

All completed application forms must be returned to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk.

For more information and to arrange a tour of the school, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257.

Closing date 8am, Friday 9 February 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing 19 February 2024

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Safeguarding our pupils is our priority.