Assistant Headteacher

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham, Wokingham, RG40 2HR

35 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,773.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (FTE) Plus £1,874 Annually for 2.5 hrs extraneous duties

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham is a specialist Academy for students aged 8-16 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). We are dedicated to building confidence, character and resilience, and delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum that prepares our learners for life beyond school.

We are seeking an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and wider Trust leadership team to lead high-quality teaching, learning and whole-school improvement.

Contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful school culture.

Model outstanding teaching and coach colleagues to develop their practice.

Support curriculum design that motivates learners and promotes future employment pathways.

Lead staff development, communication and performance management.

Promote excellent behaviour, wellbeing and personal development.

Provide accurate reporting to parents, Trustees and external partners.

What We Offer

A nurturing, forward-thinking environment.

Small class sizes and a personalised approach to teaching and learning.

An exceptionally dedicated, experienced and passionate staff team.

Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.

State-of-the-art facilities designed to meet a wide range of needs across the Autism and behaviour spectrum.

The chance to play a meaningful role in improving life chances and shaping brighter futures.

About You

A strong leader with high expectations and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Skilled in coaching, developing staff and driving improvement.

Passionate about supporting students with ASC to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and personally.

Strong team player who wants to grow within an innovative and rapidly developing Trust.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about education and ready to be part of something extraordinary, we would love to hear from you. We are also very happy to answer any questions you may have about the role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or to visit us ahead of applying, please contact the email address listed below.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 16
• School size: 64 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-way-academy-wokingham

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