Vacancies
Vacancies
The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school. It has 1224 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading. The school received an excellent Ofsted report in June 2018.
We have experience and expertise in Initial Teacher Training and professional development and are a strategic partner to the Teaching School Hub Berkshire. The Willink is the lead school for the Mobius Maths Hub – a national centre for excellence in the teaching and leadership of mathematics education.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Head of Physical Education
MPR/UPR plus TLR 1/Management Allowance (£8291)
Full time post, required for September 2022
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher to the role of Head of Physical Education. Together with the Second in PE (girls) the successful candidate will lead the PE team to secure outstanding progress and outcomes for students.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and dynamic applicant to work with an experienced and supportive department. The successful applicant will have the skills to motivate and engage students, and to enrich the lives and learning experiences of our young people.
In addition to core PE across all year groups, we offer GCSE and A-Level PE and a wide range of enrichment provision in the Sixth Form. The successful candidate will be expected to teach PE throughout the school and across the age and ability range to exam level.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk
For further information please contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Deputy Head, Ant Sizer asizer@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th May 2022.
Person Specification - Head of PEApplication Form
Teacher of Physical Education
Full-time, MPR, for September 2022
We require a committed colleague with a real interest in the provision of quality and imaginative teaching to join an experienced and supportive PE Department. PE is taught at GCSE and A Level and the willingness and ability to teach examination courses is an advantage.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Head of PE Gordon Read gread@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd May 2022, however we are likely to conduct interviews as applications are received.
Head of History
MPR/UPR plus Management Allowance 2 (£4782)
Full time post, required for September 2022
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a well-qualified, committed and inspirational teacher to become our Head of History within the Humanities Faculty. If you are an experienced practitioner who can motivate both students and staff, then this is an ideal role for you to develop your experience and knowledge in a supportive school committed to career development.
History is a very popular choice at GCSE and history and politics are both taught at A level. The department has a very successful track record of excellent results, with 70% of students achieving a grade 5 or higher at GCSE in the summer of 2019.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030.
Application is by letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th May 2022.
Head of Humanities
MPR/UPR plus Management Allowance 3 (£7017)
Full time post, required for September 2022
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher, with leadership experience, to the post of Head of Humanities.
For further information please contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030.
Application is by letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd May 2022.
Job Description - Head of Humanities
Person Specification - Head of Humanities
Head of Performing Arts
MPR/UPR plus Management Allowance 2 (£4782)
Full time post, required for September 2022
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher, with leadership experience, to the post of Head of Performing Arts.
For further information please contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030.
Application is by letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 9th May 2022.
Job Description - Head of Performing Arts
Person Specification - Head of Performing Arts
Second in MFL (maternity cover)
MPR/UPR plus Management Allowance 2 (£4782)
Required for September 2022
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher, with leadership experience, to the post of Second in MFL.
For further information please contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030.
Application is by letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 9th May 2022.
Job Description - Second in MFL
Person Specification - Second in MFL
House Co-Ordinator
MPR/UPR + Fixed Term Management Allowance: £2K per annum for two years
September 2022 start
We are looking to appoint a House Coordinator. The role is to lead, energise and develop the school’s new House system and co-ordinate a programme of House activities across the school working with the Heads of Learning, Heads of Department and the School Council. This post will suit a dynamic teacher who is keen to play a significant role in leading the development and implementation of this important school initiative. The post is open to teaching staff applicants with or without a permanent management allowance.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Assistant Head Aurelien Collot acollot@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
Application is by letter. The closing date for final applications is Monday 6th June 2022.
PR & Marketing Manager
Starting July 2022 or asap
Grade F £22,129 - £25,927 Full time equivalent
37 hours per week term time + 2 days during school holiday.
(Includes 10 hours (fixed term) dedicated to working for the Mobius Maths Hub)
Possible Job Share
We are seeking to appoint a pro-active and highly skilled individual to the post of PR & Marketing Manager. The post combines working for The Willink School and The Mobius Maths Hub, to develop, implement and monitor a communications and marketing strategy to ensure information and news about the school/maths hub are effectively promoted using a range of digital and print platforms. Previous working in an educational establishment is not essential.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Lin Bailey, Business Support Manager, lbailey@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact about the school element of the role contact Assistant Head, Innes Ballantyne iballantyne@willink.w-berks.sch.uk For Further information regarding the role within the Maths Hub, please contact Mobius Maths Hub Lead, Aysha Stone astone@willink.w-berks.sch.uk or to find out more about Mobius Maths Hub please visit the hub website.
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th June