Headteacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £78,702 to £91,158 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3290 |
Summary
Required from 1 September 2026, we are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational leader to become our next Headteacher.
We welcome someone who will bring new ideas, whilst building on our current successes; who can champion our core values and lead our community with the vision and compassion it deserves.
This is a fantastic opportunity to guide this wonderful school into its next phase and shape the lives of the amazing children and committed staff who support them. Job sharing and/or part-time working will be considered.
About us
Christ the King is a flourishing, inclusive Catholic primary school in Reading, rich in diversity, with a strong community spirit, with a shared ambition and a unique, warm and friendly ethos. We recognise and value the needs of each child and their family and through therapeutic and consistent inclusive approaches, we provide excellent pastoral care and personal development. The school is recognised locally as being rich in SEND resources and expertise; The Ark, our Au
What we can offer you is:
• a school where happy, enthusiastic, and thoughtful children can be their authentic selves, who feel comfortable, included, and welcomed, and are willing and eager to learn.
• a unique opportunity to enrich your vocation and develop your professional career.
• the enduring support of staff and governors who are dedicated in the continued creation of an environment where all children learn and thrive, regardless of their differing needs, abilities or learning styles.
• supportive governors who are committed to your professional development and well-being
• a thriving school partnership with parents, local parishes, the diocese, local authority, and wider school/education partners We are looking for a leader who:
• is highly motivated, caring, and energetic who will nurture our children to achieve their best.
• will foster a strong ethos and champion our values, within an inclusive and diverse community.
• can inspire, challenge, support, develop and lead our staff.
• is committed to inclusion and SEND provision
• is dedicated to working with children, parents, and staff to build on our successes.
• is determined for every child to reach their potential through a curriculum that engages and excites.
• can build on the well-established strong Catholic values We encourage you to visit the school, to meet our children and staff Application Procedure
Please contact the office for the information pack or download from school website.
email: bursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk
An application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.christthekingreading.co.uk under School Community, Staff Vacancies.
tel: (0118) 901 5434
Closing date for applications: 30th January 2026
Interviews: 11th & 12th February 2026
Christ the King School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up before interview.
We welcome someone who will bring new ideas, whilst building on our current successes; who can champion our core values and lead our community with the vision and compassion it deserves.
This is a fantastic opportunity to guide this wonderful school into its next phase and shape the lives of the amazing children and committed staff who support them. Job sharing and/or part-time working will be considered.
About us
Christ the King is a flourishing, inclusive Catholic primary school in Reading, rich in diversity, with a strong community spirit, with a shared ambition and a unique, warm and friendly ethos. We recognise and value the needs of each child and their family and through therapeutic and consistent inclusive approaches, we provide excellent pastoral care and personal development. The school is recognised locally as being rich in SEND resources and expertise; The Ark, our Au
What we can offer you is:
• a school where happy, enthusiastic, and thoughtful children can be their authentic selves, who feel comfortable, included, and welcomed, and are willing and eager to learn.
• a unique opportunity to enrich your vocation and develop your professional career.
• the enduring support of staff and governors who are dedicated in the continued creation of an environment where all children learn and thrive, regardless of their differing needs, abilities or learning styles.
• supportive governors who are committed to your professional development and well-being
• a thriving school partnership with parents, local parishes, the diocese, local authority, and wider school/education partners We are looking for a leader who:
• is highly motivated, caring, and energetic who will nurture our children to achieve their best.
• will foster a strong ethos and champion our values, within an inclusive and diverse community.
• can inspire, challenge, support, develop and lead our staff.
• is committed to inclusion and SEND provision
• is dedicated to working with children, parents, and staff to build on our successes.
• is determined for every child to reach their potential through a curriculum that engages and excites.
• can build on the well-established strong Catholic values We encourage you to visit the school, to meet our children and staff Application Procedure
Please contact the office for the information pack or download from school website.
email: bursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk
An application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.christthekingreading.co.uk under School Community, Staff Vacancies.
tel: (0118) 901 5434
Closing date for applications: 30th January 2026
Interviews: 11th & 12th February 2026
Christ the King School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up before interview.
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