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Haybrook College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and staff and will conduct all necessary pre-employment checks as part of our recruitment process. This may include online searches. It is College policy to obtain references prior to interview and all applicants will be required to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure. Haybrook College strives to be an equal opportunities employer and recruits from all sections of the community solely on basis of ability to fulfil the job requirements.

Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)

Leadership 3-7 with allowances for London Fringe and SEND

PERMANENT

POSTED: 27/04/2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspiring and compassionate Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) to join the Senior Leadership team at Millside School and make a real difference in the lives of Slough’s most vulnerable young people.

Millside Special School, part of Haybrook College, is a school for pupils with education, Health and Care plans (EHCP’s) with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our young people have multiple diagnoses and are complex individuals that require additional support in many areas.

We nurture, engage and educate pupils who face barriers to learning by providing a range of high-quality educational programmes, helping to make positive changes in their lives, ensuring the best possible educational outcomes. Our aim is to help our pupils make positive behaviour choices and become independent learners with positive futures.

Joining Millside School could not come at a more exciting time. The school is under new leadership and going through an expansion with the addition of 8 new learning spaces in a state-of-the-art extension.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape highly effective pastoral, attendance and behaviour practice within a specialist SEMH setting, placing relationships, regulation and inclusion at the heart of school life.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Centre and Haybrook College Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for pastoral care, attendance and behaviour across Millside School. You will ensure that every pupil’s social, emotional, and mental health needs are understood and addressed through evidence-informed, trauma-aware practice. You will have the opportunity to shape and lead a skilled pastoral team, model restorative and relational approaches, and play a pivotal role in safeguarding, inclusion and school improvement. This role is ideal for a leader who combines high expectations with empathy and believes ambition and compassion go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership of pastoral care, behaviour regulation and attendance
Development and implementation of trauma-informed, non-punitive behaviour practice
Line management and professional development of pastoral staff
Leadership of attendance strategy, including analysis, intervention and multi-agency working
Senior leadership responsibility for safeguarding and child protection
Supporting pupils in crisis through effective de-escalation and co-regulation
Contribution to whole-school improvement planning and leadership decision making

About You

We are looking for an experienced and resilient school leader who:

Is a qualified teacher with significant leadership experience (any subject will be considered, but English or Maths would be advantageous)

Has a strong track record of working with pupils with SEMH and complex needs
Demonstrates deep understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice
Builds trusting, professional relationships with pupils, families and staff
Leads with integrity, calmness and clarity in challenging situations
Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Why Join Millside School?

A values-led Trust committed to relational and therapeutic practice
Highly supportive senior leadership and Trust collaboration
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
A rewarding role where your leadership will genuinely change lives

So, if you are an experienced senior Leader and teacher with pastoral experience, we look forward to welcoming you for a visit or having an informal conversation prior to the deadline. Please contact Suzanne Green (Executive Head Teacher’s PA) on 01628 696075 or suzannegreen@haybrookcollege.co.uk.

How to apply

Haybrook College welcomes visits and would encourage further discussions from prospective candidates wishing to find out more about this exciting opportunity. To do so please contact Geoffrey Bull, EHT, via Suzanne Green at SuzanneGreen@haybrookcollege.co.uk.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post on the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 8th May 2026, with interviews during the week commencing 11th May 2026

Haybrook College Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Haybrook College Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

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Nurture Group Teacher

Main to Upper Teachers’ pay scale with additional allowances for London Fringe and SEND.

PERMANENT

POSTED: 27/04/2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and skilled Nurture Group Teacher to join Millside School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Slough’s most vulnerable young people.

Millside Special School, part of Haybrook College Trust, is a specialist provision for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our pupils have experienced significant barriers to learning and require relational, trauma-informed approaches to support their engagement and success.

At Millside, we nurture, engage and educate pupils by providing high-quality, therapeutic and inclusive educational experiences. Our aim is to help pupils develop emotional regulation, positive behaviour choices and the skills needed to become confident, independent learners with hopeful futures.

This is an exciting time to join Millside School. The school is under new leadership and is expanding, with the addition of new, purpose-built learning spaces designed to support regulation, engagement and personalised learning.

About the Role

As a Nurture Group Teacher, you will be responsible for the teaching and holistic support of a small KS3 nurture group, working closely with pastoral staff, families and external agencies. You will deliver a personalised, scaffolded curriculum that supports academic progress alongside social, emotional and behavioural development.

Our Year 7 and Year 8 classes operate a primary based nurture group approach, where each class is taught by the same teacher for all core subjects in order to delay full transition and create a more nurturing environment. Specialist subject teaching, such as sport, DT and ICT is increased over time, so by year 9 pupils are able to fully access subject specific teaching.

You will model calm, consistent and relational practice, supporting pupils to feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This role is ideal for a teacher who is reflective, resilient and motivated by seeing pupils make small but life-changing steps forward.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and planning for a KS3 nurture group with SEMH and additional needs
Delivering a flexible, adapted curriculum which supports engagement and progress
Using trauma-informed, attachment-aware and relational approaches in the classroom
Assessing, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and wellbeing
Supporting pupils to develop emotional regulation, self-esteem and positive behaviours
Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals
Contributing to EHCP reviews, behaviour plans and individual learning programmes
Promoting inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for all pupils

About You

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has experience of working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour
Primary or Secondary school experience
Has a passion for education and the ability to promote the love of learning across all curriculum subjects
Understands trauma-informed and nurture-based practice
Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and adults
Remains calm, reflective and solution-focused in challenging situations
Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Why Join Millside School?

A values-led Trust committed to relational and therapeutic practice
Highly supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
Opportunities for professional development and SEND specialism
A genuinely rewarding role where your work changes lives every day

Working with young people with a range of SEND needs is not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to give kindness and compassion to a complex and often challenging cohort of young people. We work hard to support our staff so they can do the best possible job and find that work life balance everyone deserves.

We offer:

Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
Regular line management support from a member of the senior leadership
Additional support from an experienced central team
Free access to Educational Support Partnership helpline
Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
A thorough induction package and training
Competitive salary
Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
Free flu vaccinations
Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
Wellbeing days

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the Application Form below and return to recruitment@haybrookcollege.co.uk. If you would like further information please contact Suzanne Green (Executive Headteacher's PA) on 01628 689075 or email to suzannegreen@haybrookcollege.co.uk

Closing date: 9am on Friday 8th May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing 11th May 2026

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Science Teacher

Main to Upper Teachers’ pay scale with additional allowances for London Fringe and SEND.

PERMANENT

POSTED: 27/04/2026

Haybrook College Trust is seeking to recruit an energetic and inspiring Science Teacher for our KS4 Alternative Provision (Springboard), supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team of Haybrook College and make a real difference in the lives of Slough’s most vulnerable young people.

We nurture, engage and educate students who face barriers to learning by providing a range of high-quality educational programmes, helping to make positive changes in the lives of young people and ensuring the best possible educational outcomes. Our aim is to help our pupils to make positive behaviour choices and become independent learners with positive futures.

Our KS4 Alternative Provision, Springboard, is an educational provision for pupils that have been permanently excluded or are at high risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. With an average of 8 pupils in a class and a shorter, but much more intense teaching day, it gives you the time and ability to get to know the pupils in-depth and support their needs to secure the best possible personal and educational outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Science teacher with a passion for the subject and the ability to promote the love of learning within the Science curriculum. You will also have a passion for SEND and meeting the individual needs of pupils that have been through trauma and many adverse childhood experiences. As a teacher of Science, you will have knowledge of the relevant curriculum for KS3 and KS4, experience of teaching pupils with a range of vulnerabilities, challenging behaviour or SEND, and above all, have the desire and drive to see the most vulnerable young people in society succeed.

You will be an energetic, highly resilient, and adaptable individual with excellent creativity and flexibility of thinking to ensure challenges are met and problems are solved. A high level of understanding of SEMH, SEND, safeguarding, equality, and fairness are as important as a good sense of humour, openness and compassion; all of which will be needed in these roles to support our young people through these challenging times. The ability to communicate effectively with parents and outside agencies is essential.

About the role:

Working with your Head of Centre and teaching colleagues, you will provide vision and drive for your subject, which will inspire and motivate young people, staff and other members of the College community.
You will deliver your subject to ensure that all the young people you teach make progress academically, socially, and work towards becoming independent learners.
You will carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for teachers and the College policies.

The post is suitable for those with either a mainstream, Alternative Provision or Special School background, with a strong understanding of SEND and how to meet pupils’ needs. The positions may suit a primary teacher with experience of working with upper KS2 pupils, looking to move into a secondary specialist setting. QTS preferred, but we will consider an ECT or experienced Unqualified Teacher, who demonstrates experience and passion for working with pupils with SEND.

Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
Regular line management support from a member of the senior leadership
Additional support from an experienced central team
Free access to Educational Support Partnership helpline
Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
A thorough induction package and training
Competitive salary
Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
Free flu vaccinations
Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
Wellbeing days

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: 9am on Friday 8th May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing 11th May 2026

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ICT Teachers (AP & Special School)

Main to Upper Teachers’ pay scale with additional allowances for London Fringe and SEND.

PERMANENT

POSTED: 27/04/2026

Haybrook College Trust is seeking to recruit two energetic and inspiring ICT Teachers, one for our KS4 Alternative Provision (Springboard) and the other for our Special School (Millside), supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, both situated on the same site in Slough. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team of Haybrook College and make a real difference in the lives of Slough’s most vulnerable young people.

Joining Millside SEMH Special School could not come at a more exciting time. The school is under new leadership and going through an expansion with the addition of 8 new learning spaces in a state-of-the-art extension. With current class sizes of up to 7 pupils generous non-contact/PPA and a supportive staff team, this is a great opportunity for a teacher looking to make a real positive impact.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced ICT teacher with a passion for the subject and the ability to promote the love of learning within the ICT curriculum. You will also have a passion for SEND and meeting the individual needs of pupils that have been through trauma and many adverse childhood experiences. As a teacher of ICT, you will have knowledge of the relevant curriculum for KS3 and KS4, experience of teaching pupils with a range of vulnerabilities, challenging behaviour or SEND, and above all, have the desire and drive to see the most vulnerable young people in society succeed.

About the role:

Working with the relevant Head of Centre and teaching colleagues, you will provide vision and drive for your subject, which will inspire and motivate young people, staff and other members of the College community.
You will deliver your subject to ensure that all the young people you teach make progress academically, socially, and work towards becoming independent learners.
You will carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for teachers and the College policies.

These posts are suitable for those with either a mainstream, Alternative Provision or Special School background, with a strong understanding of SEND and how to meet pupils’ needs. The positions may suit a primary teacher with experience of working with upper KS2 pupils, looking to move into a secondary specialist setting. QTS preferred, but we will consider an ECT or experienced Unqualified Teacher, who demonstrates experience and passion for working with pupils with SEND.

Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
Regular line management support from a member of the senior leadership
Additional support from an experienced central team
Free access to Educational Support Partnership helpline
Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
A thorough induction package and training
Competitive salary
Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
Free flu vaccinations
Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
Wellbeing days

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: 9am on Friday 8th May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing 11th May 2026

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Speech & Language Assistant

£26,264 (FTE £30,540) LEVEL 5, NJC 14-23

PERMANENT

TERM TIME ONLY + INSET DAYS

POSTED: 27/04/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SEND Team at Haybrook College Trust and make a genuine, lasting difference to some of Slough’s most vulnerable young people. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Speech and Language Assistant to join us as soon as possible, or by September 2026 at the latest.

About Haybrook College Trust

Haybrook College Trust is an Alternative Provision (AP) academy supporting pupils across Slough, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and surrounding areas who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. We also run a small special school for pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Our Ofsted report (January 2025) recognised that we “rapidly build positive and trusting relationships with pupils. This means that pupils’ needs are quickly known by staff and well met. As such, most pupils achieve very well.”

Working within an AP or specialist setting is highly rewarding, varied, and unlike anything you will experience in mainstream. Every day offers the opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships with pupils and make a genuine impact on their communication, confidence and life chances.

About the Role

This post is a college-wide position, working primarily with pupils with EHCPs and those with speech, language and communication needs across all Haybrook College’s centres. This means you will play a key part in ensuring consistent, high-quality speech, language and communication support is available to pupils wherever they are educated within the Trust.

A particular highlight of this role is that you will work under the guidance of our dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT), benefitting directly from their specialist expertise and experience. This professional support is a real bonus, giving you access to clinical knowledge, ongoing advice and a collaborative approach that will enhance both your practice and the outcomes you achieve for pupils.

Working under the direction of the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo, you will deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions primarily for pupils with EHCPs whose provision includes speech, language and communication support, as well as any other pupils across the college who present with SLCN.

Interventions may include:

SLCN screening and initial assessment support
Personalised speech and language programmes informed by EHCP targets
Evidence-based Interventions e.g. Language for Behaviour and Emotions
Social communication and interaction groups
Vocabulary and language enrichment activities
Strategies to support curriculum access across subjects and settings

You will also play a valuable role in supporting and upskilling colleagues across the Trust, helping teachers and support staff embed effective communication strategies in their day-to-day practice.

This is a hugely rewarding role, ideal for someone who is passionate about communication and committed to removing the barriers that SLCN can present to learning and wellbeing. Training and continuing professional development will be supported for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about speech, language and communication and its impact on young people’s life chances
Experienced in delivering SLCN interventions in a school or educational setting
Confident working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with a range of communication needs
Able to work flexibly across multiple sites as part of a college-wide role
Energetic, resilient and adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills
Compassionate, patient and emotionally attuned to pupils’ individual needs
Confident communicating with teachers, parents, carers and external professionals
A strong team player who can contribute to a multidisciplinary SEND team

A background in mainstream, alternative provision, or special school settings would all be welcome. Experience of working with pupils with SEMH needs alongside SLCN would be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and small group SLCN interventions across the Trust’s centres
Contribute to WRAT5 assessments for pupils across the college and deliver SLCN screeners
Track and record pupil progress accurately, contributing to reviews and professional reports
Support the development and review of pupils’ EHCP targets relating to communication
Work collaboratively with the SEND Team, class teachers and centre staff to embed communication strategies
Provide constructive feedback to parents, carers and professionals at reviews and meetings
Contribute to the training and upskilling of staff across the Trust in relation to SLCN
Maintain excellent professional relationships with pupils, families and outside agencies
Follow all Trust policies relating to safeguarding, SEND, confidentiality and behaviour

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: 9am on Friday 8th May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing 11th May 2026

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Reading Intervention Mentor

£24,298 (FTE £28,254) LEVEL 4, NJC 9-12

PERMANENT

TERM TIME ONLY + INSETS

POSTED: 27/04/2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the SEND Team at Haybrook College Trust and make a real difference in the lives of some of Slough’s most vulnerable young people. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Reading Intervention Mentor to join us as soon as possible, or by September 2026 at the latest.

Our Ofsted report from January 2025 recognised that we “rapidly build positive and trusting relationships with pupils. This means that pupils’ needs are quickly known by staff and well met. As such, most pupils achieve very well.”

Working within an AP or specialist setting is highly rewarding, varied and deeply purposeful. Delivering structured 1:1 reading interventions allows you to develop strong relationships with pupils while helping them build confidence, independence and essential literacy skills.

About the Role

This Reading Intervention Mentor role sits within the College’s SEND Team and will be based at Millside Special School, working with pupils who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based reading and literacy interventions on a 1:1 basis as part of their statutory provision.

You will deliver structured interventions using the Rapid Plus reading programme, alongside other evidence-based approaches and reading programmes that may be appropriate for individual pupils. These may include:

Rapid Plus (for struggling readers)
Reading fluency and comprehension strategies
Vocabulary development and reading confidence building

Pupils accessing these interventions may have significant gaps in their reading skills, SEMH needs, or specific learning difficulties affecting literacy. This is a highly impactful role, offering the chance to support meaningful academic progress, improve reading confidence and contribute to positive long-term outcomes.

Full training in Rapid Plus and other interventions will be provided where needed, although experience in delivering reading or literacy support would be highly advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about improving literacy and committed to closing attainment gaps
Skilled at delivering structured, 1:1 interventions or willing to be trained
Patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with pupils who may lack confidence
Knowledgeable about (or keen to learn about) phonics, reading development and barriers to reading
Resilient, flexible and able to adapt approaches to meet individual needs
A strong communicator who can liaise effectively with teachers, the SEND Team, parents and external professionals
A collaborative team player with an interest in SEMH and SEND

Experience working in a mainstream, special school or alternative provision setting would be desirable, though not essential if you can demonstrate the right values and commitment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 evidence-based reading interventions as identified in pupils’ EHCPs
Assess pupils’ reading needs and track progress over time
Adapt resources and approaches to ensure accessibility and engagement
Work closely with the SEND Team, class teachers and the Head of Centre
Promote a positive reading culture, confidence and enjoyment of reading
Follow all policies relating to safeguarding, SEND and behaviour

Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
Regular line management support from a member of the senior leadership
Additional support from an experienced central team
Free access to Educational Support Partnership
Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
A thorough induction package
Competitive salary
Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
Free flu vaccinations
Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
Wellbeing days

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: 9am on Friday 8th 2026 May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing Monday 11th May 2026

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