Principal

Battle Primary Academy, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £82,654.00 - £93,424.00 Annually (FTE) L20 - L25

Principal job summary

If you’re an inspirational and empathetic leader, with substantial experience as a deputy headteacher/principal in a primary academy and are looking for new challenges in a school where you can drive up attainment, this could be your ideal next career move.

Part of the Thames Learning Trust, and recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas, Battle Primary Academy in Reading continues to be ambitious for the future. Indeed, we are passionate about encouraging our children to be lifelong learners. We want to give them the skills and confidence to face the future with optimism and excitement, knowing that, with hard work and determination, they can succeed. In short, we believe in empowering opportunity - and whoever takes on this exciting role will be at the helm in doing just that.

As Principal, we’ll look to you to provide professional leadership and management of the Academy that will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of our work. Whether that’s effectively manage teaching and learning, promoting excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils and staff or providing a clear vision and strategic direction, one thing’s for sure - you won’t be short of challenges.

From evaluating the academy’s performance and identify priorities for continuous improvement to deploying resources to achieve its aims, you’ll be instrumental in making things happen, every step of the way. And, when it comes to strengthening our parental engagement, securing the commitment of the wider community or working effectively with Trust colleagues, again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

To apply, you’ll need evidence of regular, recent and appropriate professional development for the role of Principal, in-depth experience of teaching in at least two key stages and a good understanding of EYFS and key stages One and Two. As well as outstanding teaching skills, you have a proven ability to provide guidelines and models of high-quality teaching and know how to build an excellent team and trust it to deliver. You also have what it takes to develop strategies that encourage parents/carers to support their children’s learning. In short, you’re ready to take the next step in your successful career to date.

To apply please complete an application form together with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this position to Aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

If you would like to arrange a visit, please email AWorley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk or call 07841 921958 for an informal chat.

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Battle Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Battle Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/battle-primary-academy

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