Assistant Headteacher,Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

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 a 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

Developing and implementing strategies for raising achievement and achieving excellence for students, staff and self

School development planning and evaluation

Data analysis and target setting;

Using evidence-based information about effective learning and assessment for learning

Identifying and implementing effective strategies for improving teaching and curriculum understanding and effectiveness

Successful leadership

Change management

Being part of a team that has led a school from one Ofsted category to another (e.g.Good to Outstanding)

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)

HartlandHigh School_Recruitment Pack - Assistant Headteacher, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum 1.pdf - 2.05 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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