Deputy Head of House

Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) + £3,214 TLR 2G

Deputy Head of House job summary

Are you passionate about improving pupils’ life chances through excellent pastoral provision? So are we.

Our House system is at the heart of life at Kennet School, and our Deputy Heads of House play a vital role in helping pupils feel supported, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher and aspiring leader to join our pastoral team. Working closely with the Head of House, you will help champion pupils' wellbeing, promote high expectations and build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives within a supportive school community.

We offer:

• a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes);
• an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
• outstanding facilities and resources;
• high quality research-based professional development;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
• a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;

We would like you to be:

• an experienced, driven and talented teacher, with a track record of achieving high standards and driving improvement;
• creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject and pastoral care;
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills;
• an excellent communicator, who is confident and effective with parents, pupils and external agencies.

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

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 Kennet School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1824 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kennet School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-school

Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

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