Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education
Hartland High School, Reading, RG2 8AF13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy 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 L18- L22 (£78,702 - £86,803)
What skills and experience we're looking for
A strong commitment to working in schools of high need with high disadvantage, and the belief that education is a key tool for social mobility.
A track record of success in raising standards and achieving great outcomes for students.
A track record of success in raising standards and achieving great outcomes for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable students.
Developing and implementing strategies for raising achievement and achieving excellence for students, staff and self.
Data analysis and target setting.
Using evidence-based information about effective learning and assessment for learning.
Support the Headteacher to maintain and develop a school vision with quality learning for all at its centre.
Lead by example and aim to inspire, motivate, influence and empower staff and students.
Through personal commitment, maintain and develop our ethos of diversity, inclusive and equality of opportunity.
Set priorities and agree and achieve ambitious goals and targets.
Work collaboratively with others, delegating appropriately.
Demonstrate emotional resilience, stamina, empathy and flexibility when dealing with challenges.
Currently holding a position of responsibility.
Experience in change management.
School development planning and evaluation.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- 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
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.
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About Hartland High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 739 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk
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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