Deputy Headteacher at Ranikhet Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/RA/15000
  Location
Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£60,145.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership L7 - L11, full-time, permanent
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 27th Feb 2026
  Start Date
April 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed with shortlisted candidates, we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to interview before the closing date
   Interview Date(s)           To be confirmed with shortlisted candidates, we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to interview before the closing date
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About this Role

Ranikhet Academy would like to offer you the chance to apply for this exciting and vital role of Deputy Headteacher. 

The role of Deputy Headteacher will require you to work with the Headteacher to embed outstanding teaching and learning across the school through the development of the curriculum and staff. You will be required to deputise and lead in the absence of the Headteacher. The role will include that of DSL and will hold a key role in the ongoing leadership and development of learning and teaching to continue to improve outcomes for all children. 

In particular, successful applicants should have:

  • The relevant degree and QTS
  • At least four years experience of teaching in the primary setting
  • Experience of successful Ofsted inspections
  • Evidence of further effective professional development
  • Experience of successfully managing and leading a team
  • Be aware and compliant with the monitoring and evaluation process
  • Be able to contribute to the SEF and SDP
  • Have a proven record of raising educational standards by using data and have the ability to set targets to achieve this


You should:

  • Be driven by values and able to articulate significant evidence of relational leadership
  • Have strong leadership skills that result in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils
  • Be able to develop outstanding practice in teaching and learning, setting targets for continuous improvement and provide support through appraisal, planning and delivering CPD on matters of learning and teaching as required
  • Be extremely well organised
  • Be a supportive member of the team and able to bring out the best in others

For further information about the role please contact Gemma Jackson, Executive Headteacher by email gemma.jackson@greenparkvillageacademy.org

Why work with us 

There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including: 

 
▶️Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally. 
 
▶️ Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development 
 
▶️ A  support package for staff wellbeing 
 
You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do. 

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.   

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. 

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.  

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.   



Contact Details

  Gemma Jackson, Executive Headteacher
  0118 9375520
  admin@ranikhetacademy.co.uk

Ranikhet Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. What are the qualities of a GREAT teacher? What qualities will you bring to the role?
  2. As a school leader, please outline how you have contributed to positive pupil outcomes.
  3. CPD is an important part of the DHT role, please describe how you have supported and empowered teachers in their professional development.
  4. How would you create a culture of safeguarding?

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