Headteacher – Full time
The Holy Brook School
Reading
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 7 July 2025
Job overview
Number on Roll 32
Required to start 01/01/2026
Group 2 Leadership Scale L16 – L21 (£72,162-£81,441)
Is this your opportunity to lead transformation in education?
Holy Brook School is entering an exciting new chapter.
Over the next three years, we will be expanding into a multi-site provision, broadening our age range, and forming new partnerships with mainstream providers. We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Headteacher to lead us through this transformative period and shape the future of our growing community and inclusive practice and partnerships in Reading.
Our expansion is a key driver in the Local Authorities SEND strategy and includes Site redevelopment across two locations.
Holy Brook School is a nurturing and inclusive environment dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of needs. Our commitment to high-quality education and holistic development is at the heart of everything we do. Developing best pedagogical practice and exceptional quality of education are our current priorities at Holy Brook school.
As we expand, we aim to build on our strong foundations and create new, innovative provisions that meet the evolving needs of Reading children and other Local Authorities that we work with.
This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to:
• Oversee the strategic development and operational management of a multi-site school
• Lead the expansion of our age range and the creation of new specialist provisions
• Foster strong and collaborative partnerships with mainstream schools
• Inspire and empower staff, pupils, and the wider community to achieve excellence
• Embrace system leadership in Reading to champion inclusive practice
About You:
We are looking for a leader who is:
• Passionate about inclusive education, with the energy and drive to deliver improved outcomes for all learners
• A champion and advocate for children with SEND
• Experienced in school leadership, with a proven track record of driving improvement and innovation in specialist settings
To find out more about The Holy Brook School please visit: https://www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk/ or call 0118 937 5489 or email: sbm@holybrook.reading.sch.uk
Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews: 15th & 16th July 2025
Visits: Via appointment only on 2nd July 2025 by appointment only please
Holy Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks; references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.
Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
About The Holy Brook School
- The Holy Brook School
- 145 Ashampsted Road, Southcote, Reading
- Berkshire
- RG30 3LJ
- United Kingdom
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