Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    17 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Leadership role

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£55,746 - £61,533

Pay scale

Leadership Scale L4-L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We’re seeking a dynamic and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our lively, welcoming community.

At Westende Junior School, our pupils live out our values of respect, happiness, and resilience every day. As a two-form entry, family-oriented school just a short walk from the heart of Wokingham, we’re proud of our strong community ethos and inclusive culture.

Our experienced, dedicated staff aim to provide a nurturing and inspiring learning environment which develops happy, confident children and ignites their passion for learning.

As Deputy Headteacher you will:

  • Inspire, challenge and empower staff and pupils alike
  • Be a role model and lead 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
  • Lead inclusion - promoting an environment which identifies and supports children with special educational needs


What the school offers its staff

With the support of The Circle Trust and guidance of the Executive Headteacher - who also leads Wescott Infant our partner school - 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.

We offer:

  • A supportive, enthusiastic staff team
  • A lively, creative and good-humoured approach to all aspects of teaching, management and leadership
  • Strong relationships between staff, pupils and families
  • Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary (Ofsted April 25)
  • Being part of The Circle Trust provides a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
  • Exceptional mentoring and tailored leadership coaching
  • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced leaders across our multi-academy Trust


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

Westende Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all pupils, staff, volunteers, visitors and external agencies to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.

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)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WJS - Deputy Head Applicant Information Pack.pdf - 3.55 MB (opens in new tab)

About Westende Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
238 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Westende Junior School website
Email address
mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
Phone number
0118 3381961
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westende-junior-school-wokingham

We are a happy, inclusive and family orientated school with a strong community ethos within Wokingham.

Our aim is to provide a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment which develops happy, confident children and ignites their passion for learning. Our staff are highly dedicated and will always go the extra mile to ensure that every child is valued, inspired and engaged. This is achieved through a creative and forward-thinking curriculum where we aim to inspire children and prepare them for the next stage in their lives.

Arranging a visit to Westende Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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