Assistant Headteacher – The Avenue School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for The Avenue Special School in Reading to lead inclusion and therapeutic interventions. You will work with the Leadership team to drive the vision and strategic development for therapies, interventions and inclusion for a school of over 250 pupils aged 3–19 with diverse needs.

The role offers CPD, mentoring, staff wellbeing days and a supportive team environment where your voice matters.

Job description

• L14 to L18 - £71,330 to £78,702 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 27 September 2026
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reading
• Posted 5 days ago
• Start: January 2027

Website Reading Borough Council

The Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and Therapeutic Interventions will work closely with the Leadership team to drive forward the vision and strategic development for therapies, interventions and inclusion.
The Avenue Special School is a vibrant and friendly school community which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism.
We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.
Working at The Avenue provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. It also allows you to progress in your career, taking on responsibilities and developing your passions and interests.
We care deeply about CPD and balancing workloads to allow staff to flourish, so we offer a full programme of training and mentoring, staff wellbeing days, and the chance to work in a supportive and encouraging team environment where your voice really does matter.
The successful candidate will have strategic overview for the Educational Psychology service, CAMHS, CAMHS LD and Mental Health support, and for communications with CYPIT and the Sensory Consortium.
You will have strategic oversight for pupils accessing alternative provisions as part of a whole education provision, whilst working alongside senior colleagues and DSL.
You will be the Designated Teacher for CLA and PLAC children and will have a key responsibility for the Support & Review Process.
The successful candidate, whilst being an inspiring professional with proven experience of leading on therapeutic support, interventions and inclusion, will be highly organised, a strong team player with a passion for ensuring best outcomes for all young people.

Closing date for application: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026.