20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    28 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£57,137 to £61,534 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

From 1st September 2026 - 1.0 FTE - Permanent

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Head Teacher to join our Senior Management team at Christ the King!

Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 300 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.

Christ the King Primary is a warm, welcoming and ambitious school where every child’s potential is recognised and nurtured. We are seeking a talented and committed leader to join our Senior Management Team as Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion.

In this key role, you will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in driving our vision, leading day-to-day school operations, shaping strategic priorities, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. You will have overall responsibility for SEND provision, leading staff to deliver effective interventions and championing inclusive practice across the school.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:
• Has a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils
• Can lead and develop colleagues, particularly in SEND and whole-school improvement
• Demonstrates resilience, ambition and the ability to inspire others
• Can work effectively with parents, carers, agencies and the DSL to secure strong provision for learners with EHCP’s and additional funding
• Is passionate about engaging children and families in learning and school life

What the school offers its staff

We offer:
• A supportive, caring and collaborative staff team
• Happy, well-behaved children who love learning
• Supportive parents, strong community links and a committed governing body

Closing date: Applications considered on receipt

To apply, please complete the online application on our website - www.christthekingreading.co.uk. Please complete your application and email bursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5434

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Christ The King Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
315 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School website
Email address
jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
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Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately
320 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff
and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.

Arranging a visit to Christ The King Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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