Assistant Headteacher Behaviour and Culture

Oakbank School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership pay scale, points 11-15 (£66,368 - £73,105).

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Leadership of a team of colleagues.

• Direct responsibility for the achievement and conduct of a year group of pupils orequivalent pupil grouping.

• An understanding of how to improve pupil and staff performance and evidence ofmaking an impact in this area.

• Liaison with other agencies beyond school (for example social services, CAMHS or other similar)

• Direct oversight of others and responsibility for their performance management.

• An understanding of the principles and practice of strategic planning.

• An understanding of how to review operational performance.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrate a commitment to following the school’s principles of teaching, learningand assessment.

• Have an effective approach to behaviour management, setting the highest standardsand behavioural expectations.

• The ability to influence others, make a persuasive case and positively leading change.

• Willing to take responsibility for professional learning and fully engage in the school’sProfessional Growth Programme.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

● Professional development and career progression

● Generous pension scheme

● Blue Light Card

● Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

● An Employee Assistance Programme

● Gym Discounts

● Free eye tests

● Cycle to work scheme

● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

Oakbank School_Recruitment Pack_Assistant Headteacher, Behaviour, Culture and Ethos11 _Jan-2026 (3).pdf - 1.84 MB (opens in new tab)

About Oakbank School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 560 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakbank-reading

Arranging a visit to Oakbank School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk.

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