Deputy Headteacher
Emmbrook Infant School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1JR30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L4-L8 (FTE £55,746 - £61,533) per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re seeking a dynamic and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our lively, welcoming community.
At Emmbrook Infant School we take pride in providing our children with excellent educational opportunities in a happy, secure environment. Our experienced, dedicated team aims to meet the needs of every individual child, helping to develop their confidence and talents, encouraging each to reach their potential. We also have a Total Communication Resource Base for children who are deaf and have a vision for a school without barriers.
With the support of The Circle Trust and guidance of the Headteacher, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, contribute to whole-school improvement, and benefit from high-quality mentoring.
This is a great opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role and help shape the next chapter of our school’s journey.
If you’re ready to grow, lead, and make a difference - we’d love to hear from you.
As Deputy Headteacher you will:
- Inspire, challenge, and empower staff and pupils alike
- Be a role model, leading by example with energy and ambition
- Build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, and stakeholders
- Champion high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment
- Deliver a rich, engaging curriculum that prepares children for a changing world
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for education
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- The benefits of close collaboration with neighbouring Emmbrook Junior and The Emmbrook Secondary School
- A welcoming, dedicated and supportive team of staff
- Strong relationships with the local community, staff, pupils and families
- Pupils’ behaviour that is ‘superb.’ (Ofsted January 2025)
- A culture of continuous improvement and professional development as part of The Circle Trust
- Exceptional mentoring and tailored leadership coaching
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Emmbrook Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Emmbrook Infant School website
- Email address
- mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 3381961
Arranging a visit to Emmbrook Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.
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