Headteacher - Ranikhet Primary School

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in England is seeking an Aspiring Headteacher to lead and inspire a dedicated team at Ranikhet Primary Academy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in primary education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to community engagement. This permanent, full-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's educational outcomes. Applications are invited from existing headteachers and talented deputies.

Qualifications

• Experienced headteacher or deputy headteacher in a primary setting with a proven track record.
• Ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate staff and pupils.
• Experience in engaging with families in disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear vision for the school aligned with values.
• Drive improvements in teaching and pupil outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing for all.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Promote inclusion and diversity.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Community engagement

Safeguarding

Job description

About Ranikhet Primary Academy

Ranikhet Primary Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of the Tilehurst community in Reading. Part of REAch2 Academy Trust, we cater for children aged 3–11 and currently have around 205 pupils on roll. Our ethos is built on strong values, high expectations, and a commitment to providing every child with the best possible start in life. We prioritise core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while developing a broad and engaging curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that all children, including those with additional needs, receive tailored support to thrive academically and personally.

Aspiring Headteacher Role

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader with the resilience, drive, and enthusiasm to build on our strengths. You will lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a team of staff and governors who are committed to providing pupils with exceptional opportunities for learning. We welcome applications from existing headteachers and talented deputy headteachers who have the knowledge and expertise to raise outcomes and deliver excellence.

You will have a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning, whilst having the expertise to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to manage, prioritise, and organise your workload, show flexibility and resilience, and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the school community.

Community engagement and wellbeing are vitally important. We seek a headteacher who will further raise the school's profile in the local community to improve family engagement and pupil attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership by setting and communicating a clear vision for the school, aligned with REAch2’s values and priorities.
• Drive school improvement by leading on raising standards in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes across all key stages.
• Ensure safeguarding excellence by maintaining a strong culture of safeguarding and wellbeing for all pupils and staff.
• Develop and inspire staff by building and leading a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Manage resources effectively by overseeing budgets, staffing, and facilities to ensure efficient and sustainable use of resources.
• Promote inclusion and diversity by championing equality of opportunity and ensuring provision for pupils with SEND and EAL.
• Engage with stakeholders by building strong relationships with parents, governors, the local community, and external partners.
• Lead curriculum and innovation by ensuring a broad, balanced, and creative curriculum that meets statutory requirements and inspires learning.

Requirements

• An excellent and highly experienced headteacher or deputy headteacher in a primary setting, with a proven track record of raising educational standards; or of sustaining educational standards above the national average.
• Experience in managing highly effective teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong track record of securing accountability.
• Commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all children.
• Experience of successfully engaging with families in disadvantaged communities.
• Ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate.

Application process and timetable

School visits are encouraged. Please contact Tom Twort, Deputy Director of Education ([e-mail]) to arrange an informal discussion or a school visit on 9th or 15th December 2025.

Apply via My New Term platform: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142072/EDV-2025-RA-74638

Application deadline: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 18th December 2025

Interviews: Thursday 8th January 2026

Contract details

Permanent, full time.