Job Description
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Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
n Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
n Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
n Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
n Start: September ****
UK applicants only no sponsorship available
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About the Role
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As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, pupil progress, staff development and operational management. You will deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to the vision, ethos and long-term success of the school.
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This role requires a passionate educational leader who can inspire colleagues, build strong relationships with families and external professionals, and create a culture where both pupils and staff thrive.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Leadership & School Improvement
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Support the Headteacher in leading the schools vision, strategy and improvement priorities.
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Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
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Drive high standards, effective systems and continuous improvement.
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Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
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Lead the development of an engaging, inclusive and needs-led curriculum.
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Champion high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
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Use evidence and data to drive improvement and pupil achievement.
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Staff Leadership & Development
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Inspire, coach and develop staff to achieve high professional standards.
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Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and high expectations.
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Support staff wellbeing, performance and professional development.
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Pupil Progress & Inclusion
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Oversee assessment, progress tracking and target-setting across the school.
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Ensure individual learning, therapeutic and care needs are effectively supported.
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Work closely with the SENCo and multidisciplinary professionals to maximise outcomes.
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Safeguarding & Wellbeing
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Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all pupils.
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Support effective safeguarding, welfare and child protection arrangements.
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Work with families and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the right support.
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Partnership & Community
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Build positive relationships with parents, carers, professionals and external partners.
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Promote the schools values, achievements and wider community presence.
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Share best practice and develop strong partnerships to enhance outcomes.
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What We're Looking For
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Degree and QTS qualification required.
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Has substantial senior leadership experience within an educational setting
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Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment and school improvement
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Has experience supporting pupils with additional or complex needs
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Can inspire and develop staff to deliver outstanding practice
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Is highly organised, resilient and solution-focused
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Has excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
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Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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About Us
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Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 416, with a capacity of 60 pupils.
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We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each childs needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills.
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For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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We are really proud to say that in **** Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.
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Why Join Us?
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We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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Life Assurance
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Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
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Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks
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Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
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Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
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Hundreds of UK and international discounts
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Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
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Critical illness cover
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Family Growth Support, including enhanced
maternity/paternity
leave and paid fertility treatment support
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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📌 Deputy Headteacher (New South Wales)
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