Headteacher

GLF Schools’ Wheatfield Primary School in Wokingham is looking for a new Headteacher to join them in September 2024.

We seek to recruit an outstanding leader who will understand, inspire and be proud to represent the school community.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Deputy Headteacher looking to further their career.

Your opportunity

Each school, whatever its headlines, has room for further transformation and we are looking for an individual who can innovatively guide, support and challenge not only Wheatfield Primary School, but also have a significant impact within the group of schools in the cluster.

We welcome applications from individuals who can apply empathy and are emotionally intelligent. Candidates should be driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for working with children and young people. They should be a role model to staff and children, build teams, and empower others.

At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment. age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 42 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large central team of talented and passionate specialists.

About Wheatfield Primary School

Wheatfield offers an outstanding start to education for children from Nursery to Year 6, consistently achieving excellence, yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting curriculum whereby learning comes alive.

Wheatfield Primary School is a fantastic one form entry primary school and sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield, our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School, Floreat Montague Park and Frogmore Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start date: September 2024 (January start negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Pay Scale: GLF Leadership Scale 15-21 

Shortlisting Date: 17th May 2024 – 09.00am

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024