Deputy Headteacher
Bohunt Wokingham is seeking to recruit an exceptional leader, who shares our ethos of ‘enjoy respect achieve’ to support the school in the next stage of its development. With the school expanding to include a Sixth Form from September 2026, we are excited to invite applications for this key leadership role at our growing school.
Bohunt Wokingham opened in 2016 and is now an oversubscribed, 1280 student academy, part of the highly successful Bohunt Education Trust partnership. Positioned in the south of Wokingham, the school is a rewarding place to work, with fantastic students and staff.We have high aspirations for the students in our community and commit wholeheartedly to providing an unparalleled student experience.
Our vision and values drive everything that we do, so we are looking for someone who aligns with our approach. This will be a new position in the senior leadership team due to the growth and popularity of the school, therefore the roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate will be shaped around the strengths, abilities and passions of the collective leadership team.However, a passion for learning and teaching and experience of whole school leadership of this area would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will take on responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school alongside the Headteacher and senior leadership colleagues, maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our school culture. This role will work closely with other teachers and leaders in the Bohunt Wokingham team and the wider Bohunt Education Trust network to secure excellent outcomes for our young people.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Headteacher or current Deputy Headteacher to work in our exceptional school and within the high performing Bohunt Education Trust. This role would suit someone who has ambitions to be a Headteacher in the future and who is eager to have impact in all aspects of school leadership.
You will:
- Have absolute conviction that outcomes change children’s lives
- Have a fierce ambition for the children we serve
- Inspire and sustain the culture of the school and Trust
- Contribute visionary direction
- Work innovatively and strategically
- Collaborate with generosity
- Welcome accountability and candour
- Exemplify relational practice, championing inclusivity and embracing difference
Jen Comber, our Headteacher, actively encourages applicants to visit the school and will be available to speak to potential candidates about this exciting opportunity. To arrange this, please contact Melissa Corby (PA to Headteacher) - headspa@bohuntwokingham.com
Bohunt Wokingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing Date: Thursday 6th February 9:00am
Shortlisting: Friday 7th FebruaryInterview: Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February