Salary
Salary calculated in line with the Leadership pay scale, points £66,368 - £73,105)
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Full Time
Job type
Leadership
Location
Reading
Job category
Leadership
Date posted
23/09/2025
Job reference
GST-R1451
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is 'Always Learning'
We're looking for a dedicated Assistant Headteacher,Teaching, Learning and Curriculum to join our friendly, supportive team at Hartland high school, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
About the role:
As an Assistant Headteacher, you will be an important part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be expected to lead the school, setting exceptionally high standards for staff and students, and ensuring they are met. You will be expected to contribute widely to all areas of the school. You will need to be positive, optimistic and committed with a strong belief that all pupils are capable of excellent conduct and outcomes, and have a track record of success.
The role will develop your capacity and knowledge, utilising your skills and
understanding of our context whilst providing you with support and guidance to be the very best leader.
With the Headteacher and Leadership Team:
* Share responsibility for school policies, decision-making and strategic
planning
* Develop an ethos of extremely high expectations of staff and students
* Take full accountability for key areas of the school's work
* Manage staff and resources
* Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and
objectives
* Be a highly visible presence around the school and model expectations of staff and students
* Have a strategic overview of your areas
* Contribute to the development of all areas of the school
About Hartland High School:
At Hartland High School, we have built our ethos on strong core values which underpin everything that we do - Work Hard, and Be Kind. Our aim is to give students at Hartland High School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
Our core values permeate all that we do. In our achievement-oriented culture, teaching and learning is our highest priority. We want our students to be healthy and have a great life. We are deeply committed to opening the hearts and minds of our future-focused young people.
About Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing
their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We can offer you:
* 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
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12th October 2025.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible after appointment. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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