Acceptance, Kindness, Responsibility, Perseverance, Aspiration.
Primary and Secondary Pupil Referral Units within West Berkshire.

A rare opportunity to lead a deeply values-driven alternative provision serving vulnerable children and young people across West Berkshire. Through outreach, reintegration, specialist SEMH provision and post-16 pathways, iCollege provides a connected continuum of support across West Berkshire.

iCollege is West Berkshire’s maintained Alternative Provision and Pupil Referral Unit, supporting learners aged 5–19 who are unable to fully access mainstream education due to SEMH needs, SEND, anxiety, trauma, exclusion, attendance difficulties or wider safeguarding challenges.

The current Head Teacher is working towards a phased retirement over time, creating an opportunity for a carefully managed period of leadership transition and organisational continuity.

The successful candidate will join iCollege at an important stage in its development and will work closely with the current Head Teacher and Management Committee during this transition period.

We are seeking a compassionate, strategic and resilient leader who:

• believes strongly in inclusive education and relational practice;
• can inspire staff and strengthen partnerships;
• is committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes for vulnerable learners;
• can continue to develop a culture where children and young people feel safe, understood and able to thrive.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Interview dates: Between Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th July 2026
Start date: By negotiation

Apply via: KPrice@icollege.org.uk ; 07765 568623, who will also be able to arrange pre-interview unit visits.

“You cannot go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

iCollege is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including overseas checks as necessary and online searches.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas checks as necessary and online searches.