Hartland High School
Reading
£66,368 - £73,105 per year
Salary:
Salary calculated in line with the Leadership pay scale, points £66,368 - £73,105)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
12 October 2025
Job overview
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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About Hartland High School
Hartland High School
Hartland Road, Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8AF
United Kingdom
ABOUT OUR 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.
The School is on a rapid trajectory of improvement that will be sustained over many years, it is a chance to be part of something very special. It will support career development and equip you for further development opportunities within the School and within our Trust. We are based in Reading in Berkshire, a culturally rich and bustling area of the country providing good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. This school will be one of the best schools in the country in the near future, and this is an incredible opportunity to join us on the start of our improvement journey.
Working Hard and Being Kind are present through all aspects of school life.
Work Hard
We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success, which includes working to the best of our ability at all times to meet our goals. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved, meaning we do what it takes for as long as it takes in order to be successful.
Be Kind
We endeavour to model the kindness and compassion that should be shown to all every day, to ensure that this is embedded into our culture. We spread the message that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted, and encourage our students to do the same. This has helped us create a positive and friendly environment where staff and students alike can thrive and reach their full potential.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion and very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities and values reflect those in the person specification and whose experiences also place them in a strong position to deliver the challenges set out in the job description. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief, or race.
Hartland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school website provides a clear picture of our aspirations and our vision; however, please do not hesitate to contact us to seek further information. We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities, values and experiences support and reflect ours.
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