“Hatch Ride is a caring and happy school. Pupils and staff love being part of the close-knit, supportive community. They value each other and welcome individuality. Pupils behave exceptionally well and play together harmoniously” Ofsted May 2022

Hatch Ride is an inclusive, friendly, family focused school where our children thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint an excellent leader to join our passionate team.

About the role:
As Assistant Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher to support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the leadership and management of teaching and learning across the school
• Being a designated safeguarding officer
• Leading key areas of school development e.g. curriculum, assessment
• Promoting high standards of achievement, behaviour, and wellbeing
• Contributing to school self-evaluation and improvement planning
• Classroom teaching may be required on occasion
• Subject leadership in one or more areas and supporting subject leaders across the school
• Collaborating with SENCo to promote a culture of inclusion and practices that allow all pupils to access the curriculum

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of impact
• Has experience of subject or phase leadership
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to raising standards for all pupils
• Is a positive, reflective, and solution-focused leader
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with staff, pupils, and families
• Shares our values of inclusion, respect, and high expectations

We offer:

• highly motivated, excellently behaved children
• supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues with a strong leadership team
• a beautiful woodland setting

“Staff are happy at Hatch Ride. They have formed a strong team and are very complimentary about leaders’ support […] Staff are proud to work at this inclusive, caring school” Ofsted May 2022

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged – please contact the head teacher via the school office to arrange this (details above). Please visit our website - www.hatchride.wokingham.sch.uk – for an application pack.

Application deadline: as soon as possible
Interviews: to be arranged and held on receipt of suitable applications

As part of our due diligence checks we may complete candidate online searches.

Trust Policy on employment of ex-offenders:
https://www.corvuslearningtrust.co.uk/policies-and-procedures/trust-policies

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Hatch Ride Primary School is part of The Corvus Learning Trust and employment is with the Trust. An enhanced. DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.