Deputy Headteacher, Behaviour, Culture and Ethos

Teaching Vacancies; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Reading is seeking a dedicated individual to develop and implement strategies for raising achievement and inspiring excellence in students and staff. Key responsibilities include supporting the Headteacher in maintaining a quality learning environment and leading by example. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in data analysis and change management while demonstrating emotional resilience. Professional development and a generous pension scheme are offered as part of the role.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Current position of responsibility within an educational setting.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for raising achievement.
• Support the Headteacher in maintaining a quality learning environment.
• Lead and inspire both staff and students.

Skills

Data analysis

Change management

Emotional resilience

Collaborative working

Inspiring and motivating others

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Developing and implementing strategies for raising achievement and achieving excellence for students, staff and self.
• Data analysis and target setting.
• Using evidence-based information about effective learning and assessment for learning.
• Support the Headteacher to maintain and develop a school vision with quality learning for all at its centre.
• Lead by example and aim to inspire, motivate, influence and empower staff and students.
• Through personal commitment, maintain and develop our ethos of diversity, inclusive and equality of opportunity.
• Set priorities and agree and achieve ambitious goals and targets.
• Work collaboratively with others, delegating appropriately.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience, stamina, empathy and flexibility when dealing with challenges.
• Currently holding a position of responsibility
• Experience in change management

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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.