Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion & Therapies

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avenue School in Reading is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead inclusion and therapeutic interventions. This full-time, permanent role starts January 2027 and offers a salary between £71,330 and £78,702 per year, based on 32.5 hours per week.

The post requires strategic oversight of Educational Psychology services, CAMHS and related mental health support, and includes duties as Designated Teacher for CLA and PLAC pupils, with a strong emphasis on CPD and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading therapeutic support, interventions and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Drive vision and strategic development for therapies, interventions and inclusion.
• Provide strategic oversight for Educational Psychology services, CAMHS, CAMHS LD and Mental Health support.
• Act as Designated Teacher for CLA and PLAC pupils and oversee the Support & Review Process.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusion & therapies

Educational psychology liaison

Staff development

Team collaboration

Job description

The Avenue School in Reading is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead inclusion and therapeutic interventions. This full-time, permanent role starts January 2027 and offers a salary between £71,330 and £78,702 per year, based on 32.5 hours per week.

The post requires strategic oversight of Educational Psychology services, CAMHS and related mental health support, and includes duties as Designated Teacher for CLA and PLAC pupils, with a strong emphasis on CPD and staff wellbeing.