Temporary Assistant Head Teacher

Harmans Water Primary Schoolhas a fantastic opportunity for someone aspiring to Senior Leadership for an Assistant Headteacher post (full-time with 0.2 Teaching responsibility).

This role will be a fixed term contract as a maternity cover for a full academic year from September 2026.

We are currently looking for an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher to join our leadership team at Harmans Water Primary School. We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a Senior Leader and take the next step towards Headship. Working with other members of the Senior Leadership Team you will be centrally involved in their development at the school the quality of teaching and learning in Key Stage 2 and take part in raising standards across the school. Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader with a resilient character and a strong personal drive.

We can offer you:

• happy and motivated children who are keen to learn
• a caring friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to developing the whole child
• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of all our learners
• supportive parents and Governors

Sentences in an advert are no substitute for a visit to meet our amazing children. So visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact our HR Assistant Jill Brown on or

Closing date noon Friday 8^th May 2026. Interviews Monday 11^th May 2026. Applications may be shortlisted on receipt of application. The post may close earlier than the specified date.

How to Apply

Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Orderand 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position you will be required to complete a self-declaration form. To find out more about the application process for working with children young people and adults at risk visit Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest

Disability

We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and if successful to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre-employment medical checks

As a condition of the Offer of Employment the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References

On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment

Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.