Headteacher

Nine Mile Ride Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3RB

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: The Circle Trust Leadership Scale L18-21. £78,702-£84,698 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Nine Mile Ride Primary School, a popular, welcoming and highly regarded member of The Circle Trust, is seeking an inspiring Headteacher to help shape the future of our school.

Guided by our vision—“Learning for life: together we discover, nurture, achieve and shine”—we are proud of our happy, confident pupils and our strong culture of inclusion, where children enjoy the chance to learn about and celebrate difference. As a founding school of our growing Trust, this is a rare opportunity to lead within a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation.

As Headteacher you will:

• Shape and drive the school’s educational vision, leading innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum development
• Inspire, empower and develop staff and pupils so they can achieve their full potential
• Build strong partnerships with pupils, families, colleagues and leaders across The Circle Trust
• Lead meaningful change that makes a positive impact on pupils, families and the wider community

• Continue to grow your leadership skills through rich, ongoing professional learning and opportunities across the Trust

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• The autonomy to implement innovative strategies that bring the school's vision to life
• A setting where “behaviour is exemplary” (Ofsted 22) and all pupils are empowered to shine
• A collaborative, supportive culture with strong professional relationships and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Pupils who achieve consistently strong outcomes across subjects and assessments
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development to ensure you thrive in your role

• The guidance and expertise of experienced leaders and mentors across our respected local 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.

Additional documents

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

Nine Mile Ride Primary Headteacher - Candidate Pack Mar 2026.pdf - 3.14 MB (opens in new tab)

About Nine Mile Ride Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nine Mile Ride Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 338 1961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nine-mile-ride-primary-school-wokingham

Arranging a visit to Nine Mile Ride Primary School

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

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