Assistant Head Teacher & Inclusion lead - Christ the King School

What skills and experience we're looking for

From 1st September 2026Leadership L5-L8Full time

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Head Teacher to join our Senior Management team at Christ the King!

Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 300 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.

Christ the King Primary is a warm, welcoming and ambitious school where every child’s potential is recognised and nurtured. We are seeking a talented and committed leader to join our Senior Management Team as Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion.

In this key role, you will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in driving our vision, leading day-to-day school operations, shaping strategic priorities, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. You will have overall responsibility for SEND provision, leading staff to deliver effective interventions and championing inclusive practice across the school.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who

• Has a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils
• Can lead and develop colleagues, particularly in SEND and whole-school improvement
• Demonstrates resilience, ambition and the ability to inspire others
• Can work effectively with parents, carers, agencies and the DSL to secure strong provision for learners withEHCP’s and additional funding
• Is passionate about engaging children and families in learning and school life

We offer

• A supportive, caring and collaborative staff team• Happy, well-behaved children who love learning
• Supportive parents, strong community links and a committed governing body

Closing date

14th May 2026

Interviews

20th May 2026To apply, please complete the online application on our website?.

Please complete your application by 12pm andemailbursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.