Assistant Headteacher, Behaviour, Culture and Ethos

Hartland High School, Reading, RG2 8AF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 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: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 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 or equivalent pupil grouping

An understanding of how to improve pupil and staff performance and evidence of making 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, learning and assessment

Have an effective approach to behaviour management, setting the highest standards and 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's Professional 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.

To contribute to the strategic leadership and development of pastoral and behaviour systems, ensuringthe highest standards of student behaviour and attitudes to learning.

To provide effective line management and leadership of identified team leaders responsible forbehaviour.

Work closely with staff responsible for support of vulnerable students, including those withresponsibility for attendance, safeguarding, LAC students, and pupils with SEND.

To have a comprehensive understanding of the interventions across the school to support behaviour andself-regulation, and understand their effectiveness.

To lead aspects of the School Improvement Plan and Self Evaluation relating to behaviour and attitudes.

To model outstanding practice in the classroom, including teaching, planning and feedback.

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)

HartlandHigh school-Recruitment Pack - Assistant Headteacher, Behaviour, Culture and Ethos .pdf - 4.69 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hartland High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 739 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-madejski-academy-reading

Arranging a visit to Hartland High School

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

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