Job Description

Employer
Wheatfield Primary School
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Leadership 1-5
Posted
28th April 2025
Expires
12th May 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
1st September 2025
Job ID
1479689
Job Reference
AHTWFPSept25


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We are looking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND, Teaching & Learning, and Curriculum to join our passionate senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader to help shape the future vision of our school, champion inclusive education and make a meaningful impact on pupils.

Your opportunity

As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in leading school-wide initiatives while ensuring outstanding support for pupils. You will not have a class responsibility but will work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to drive school improvement, enhance teaching and learning, and promote an inclusive and nurturing environment for all students.

What we are looking for:

A qualified and experienced SENCO leader An inspirational practitioner, with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support A passion for children's learning and welfare; putting them first in everything they do A team player, enthusiastic and eager to make a difference as a school leader. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences Committed to developing and maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community

Please review the full and Person Specification for this role.

About our Cluster

Consisting of four schools, within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School, Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Frogmore Junior School.



This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.


A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish


Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date:

1st September 2025

Salary:

Leadership 1-5

Hours of Work:

Full time

Closing Date:

Monday 12th May

Interview Date:

Tuesday 20th May



School Tours: We are happy to offer interested candidates a school tour please contact the school office to arrange.




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.