Headteacher
Wildmoor Heath School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG45 7HD13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, full time, 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership pay scale, points 12-16 (£69,332 - £76,481)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Degree
Qualified Teacher Status
Higher qualification in education and/or management
achieved NPQH
Skills and experience
demonstrable successful experience in senior leadership as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher within the primary phase
experience of the benefit of working within a Multi Academy Trust
developing and implementing strategies for raising attainment and achieving excellence for pupils, staff, and themselves
school improvement planning and evaluation
data analysis and target setting
resource and financial management, monitoring and evaluation
change management
leading a school from one Ofsted category to another (e.g., RI to Good or Good to Outstanding)
Personal attributes
provide strategic and creative leadership to maintain and develop a school vision with quality learning for all at its centre
work in partnership with the governing body and the wider Trust in taking the school forward
lead by example to inspire, motivate, influence, and empower staff and students
through personal commitment, maintain and develop the GLT ethos of diversity, inclusivity, and equality of opportunity
work collaboratively with others, delegating appropriately
ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate appropriately with governors, staff, students, and parents
demonstrate emotional resilience, empathy and flexibility when dealing with challenge
committed to the safeguarding of children
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
current educational issues, including national policies, priorities, and legislation
effective strategies for maintaining and developing high standards of attainment, behaviour and attendance
principles and practice of educational inclusion, diversity, and access
developing choice and flexibility to meet the learning needs of every student
managing staff, including recruitment and selection and professional development
quality assurance systems, including school review, self-evaluation, and performance management
legal issues relating to managing a school including Child Protection Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Race Relations, Disability, Human Rights, Employment and Health and Safety legislation
the differences of being a school within an academy trust compared to being stand-alone.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your career
- A generous pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card and gym discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme and free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- A welcoming, collaborative team
Further information about the job
Be part of something that truly matters.
We’re looking for an inspiring and committed Headteacher to lead Wildmoor Heath School into its next chapter. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a warm, supportive team and make a real difference to the lives of our students and the wider community.
Wildmoor Heath is part of the Greenshaw LearningTrust,a network of schools that believe in working together, sharing ideas, and always striving to improve. While we benefit from this wider collaboration, we’re proud of our own unique identity and strong sense of community.
About the role
As Headteacher, you’ll set the direction for the school and lead by example. You’ll build on our strengths, support our staff, and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Provide clear, confident leadership and bring people with them
- Create a culture where high expectations are the norm
- Champion excellent teaching and learning
- Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the community
- Keep safeguarding and student wellbeing at the heart of everything
About you
You will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status and be committed to your own professional development
- Have a proven track record of successful leadership in a school setting
- Be an excellent communicator who listens as well as leads
- Care deeply about making a difference to young people’s lives
About Wildmoor Heath School
Our values—Ambition, Excellence, and Pride—shape everything we do. We believe every student can achieve great things, and we work hard to create an environment where they feel supported, challenged, and confident.
About Greenshaw Learning Trust
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is a successful and growing group of schools across London, Surrey, Berkshire, and beyond. We share a simple belief: we are always learning. That applies to our students, our staff, and our organisation as a whole.
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 Wildmoor Heath School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wildmoor Heath School website
- Email address
- shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Wildmoor Heath School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk.
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