Deputy Headteacher

Required from 1 September 2025
Salary range: L6 – L11
Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025

We have an exciting opportunity at our school to appoint an exceptional individual with drive, ambition, compassion & commitment to join our leadership team as Deputy Headteacher. This is a wonderful opportunity to further develop leadership & management skills and play a strategic role in the on-going development of the school. The successful applicant will also take a strategic lead on SEN/Inclusion.

Rivermead is a popular school serving the community of Woodley, which is committed to developing an inclusive and collaborative community that delivers excellent education opportunities for children to ‘Learn, Enjoy, Succeed’. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the highest expectations of children’s attainment & behaviour
• Believes in the potential of all learners
• Someone who places children at the heart of all that we do
• Has the ability to inspire, mentor, coach & manage a team of dedicated staff
• Has excellent communication skills & interpersonal skills
• Has experience (preferable) or an understanding of managing an aspect of inclusion (the school has two part time SENCO’s)
• Is able to engage & work with the parents/carers, governors & the wider community 

We offer:

• Being part of Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), with high levels of support from their Central Team, Professional Development, and networks
• A non-class-based post to enable you to focus on leadership, coaching/mentoring & the management of inclusion
• Happy, enthusiastic & motivated children who want to succeed
• A talented, dedicated & supportive team who know they can make a difference
• A commitment to your professional development
• Governors & parents who are extremely supportive 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed & strongly encouraged. 

For further information please contact:

Mrs Caroline Tooley, School Operations Manager, 0118 954 0770 or finance@rivermead.wokingham.sch.uk

All applications to be completed via - https://tinyurl.com/ydf9y94z 

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025

Interview date: Friday 16 May 2025

Rivermead Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS checks & references.