Vacancies

Looking for a rewarding job? Something exciting? Want to make a difference? Join our creative, supportive and dynamic team. We provide an outstanding education for c230 pupils aged 2 to 19, all of whom have learning difficulties (ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD).

Current Vacancies

Please see below for current vacancies and application forms (CVs are not accepted). We welcome visits from prospective staff - please call us to arrange a visit or with any questions.

Please complete the self-disclosure form which may be downloaded by clicking on the link self-disclosure form. This form must be submitted with your application form.

If you have a declaration, this form must be placed in a sealed envelope with your name on it and marked ‘self-disclosure form enclosed’. The sealed envelope will only be opened if your application has been shortlisted, otherwise it will be destroyed.

Classroom Teachers

We currently have vacancies for Classroom Teachers – Full-Time, Part-Time and Maternity Cover that we are actively looking to fill.

Closing date: open
Interview date: TBC 2026
Start date: September 2026
Salary: MPS and UPS plus SEN Allowance

Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time and Maternity Cover

Location: Tilehurst, Reading RG31 6SW

Classroom Teachers

Brookfields School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.

We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for Classroom Teachers to join our team of dedicated and passionate teaching staff commencing January and April 2026 on a full-time, part-time or fixed-term basis to cover periods of maternity leave.

Our pupils aged from 4 to 19 come to Brookfields with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Severe Learning Difficulties. We aim to provide creative and outstanding teaching and learning in an environment that enables all pupils to shine and achieve their full potential through enrichment opportunities and life skills development. We support pupils to go on to lead fulfilling, happy, and as independent a life as possible.

Being a class teacher at Brookfields includes working in a flexible, engaging and creative way, leading a team of dedicated support staff and supporting pupils who need successful relationships with attuned adults to enable them to achieve and access our curriculum. You will also need to take responsibility for planning, preparation, assessment, evaluation and reporting pupil progress. You will need to work collaboratively with other school staff and parents and carers to create and maintain strong working relationships and outstanding opportunities for our pupils.

We are fully committed to supporting the development and wellbeing of our staff and aim to provide a fulfilling environment where you can excel in your professional journey.

We can offer:

The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team.
An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership.
A school with a coaching and collaborative culture.
The opportunity to personalise the curriculum.
Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
A school where creativity and innovation are encouraged.
Excellent transport links and free onsite parking.

We are looking for teachers:

With a passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties.
With experience of working to provide excellent education and opportunities for our young people.
With a commitment to high professional standards.
Who are skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others.
Who show empathy with parents and desire to form excellent working partnerships.
Who have a UK QTS and SEN Teaching experience.
Who have the right to work in the UK.

You will need to be willing to work flexibly and independently, and to participate in physical activities and provide personal care. If you are looking for part-time hours, please apply stating what working pattern you can offer.

Please contact our HR team on 0118 9421382 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.

Who we are

Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have c230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential.

How to Apply: An application pack, including a job description and person specification, and an application form can be found on our website.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk Should you have any questions prior to making an application, you would be welcome to contact us on the above email address.

Please contact Nikki Roberts on 0118 9421382 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.

Job Description

Application Form

Teaching Assistants

We currently have vacancies for Teaching Assistants that we are actively looking to fill.

Closing date: Periodically throughout the year
Interview date: By arrangement
Start date: Ongoing
Salary: Actual salary £20,730 including SEN point (£1539 pa pro rata)
Hours: 33.75 hours per week, term time only + INSET days

Job description for Teaching Assistants
Application form for Teaching Assistants

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hard-working people to our staff team. Experience within a school environment could be an advantage but is not essential, as high-quality induction and ongoing training will be provided.

You will:

want to work with children
have a commitment to excellence
be flexible, reliable and positive
be a good communicator
be an outstanding team player
be someone who can make a real difference

Applications should be sent to recruitment@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk

Should you have any questions prior to making an application you would be welcome to contact us on the above email address. Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer

Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
A generous site in a well-established community location close to the River Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Excellent Transport Links we are on the main Number 16 Bus Route from Reading town centre and a short walk from Tilehurst Station.
An exciting and challenging role
A fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
A highly professional staff team
On-site parking
A generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk.

If you think you have the skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Please bear in mind that your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description. It should also be tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications.

“Brookfields is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Staff are highly skilled. They know pupils exceptionally well. Staff understand pupils’ needs precisely. Pupils told us that they really like their school and described it as ‘the best’. They feel happy and safe here because they know that adults care about them” (Ofsted 2019).

Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have c230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who have the primary need of a learning difficulty (MLD, SLD, PMLD). Some pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, VI, HI, PD, MSI, SLCN. We provide a personalised education and learning journey for all pupils where entitlement, opportunity and challenge are championed. We value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.

Brookfields School offers a tailored and individual education that meets every child’s needs. The current Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are supported by dedicated staff that include a highly effective extended leadership team, teachers and assistants, knowledgeable administrative staff, an efficient premises team and a committed network of governors. Professional growth and career development for all are integral to our vision and values. Diversity is a real strength and all staff support an open and inclusive ethos in a school which has a real understanding of the challenges many of our families face.

As part of any recruitment process, Brookfields School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

All roles advertised have been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to securing equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

If you have a disability or disadvantage and would like extra support through the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will try to put you in touch with an external agency or organisation that could help.

Please refer to our Privacy Notices section to download our privacy notice for job applicants.

OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Deputy Headteacher - Manor Green

Deputy Headteacher – L21 – 25 (London fringe)

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Headteacher – quality of teaching, learning and assessment to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a key strategic role within our Special Educational Needs School, working closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement, lead curriculum development and secure outstanding outcomes for pupils with SEND.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to both lead and manage effectively, establishing a strong climate for learning and promoting equality, inclusion and high expectations for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of an ambitious, inclusive curriculum.

• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and pupil achievement across the school.

• Oversee effective use of assessment and data to identify gaps and raise standards.

• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school development planning.

• Lead and develop staff, including performance management and professional development.

• Build effective partnerships with parents, external agencies, the Local Authority and MAT schools.

• Using data and evidence to monitor progress and improve outcomes

• Undertake Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be an experienced and successful senior leader, ideally within a SEND setting.

• Demonstrate strong strategic leadership and the ability to manage change.

• Have a proven track record of improving teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

• Be skilled in data analysis and school self-evaluation. • Be resilient, reflective and solution-focused.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be deeply committed to inclusion, equality and safeguarding.

What We Offer

• A genuinely welcoming, inclusive and values-driven culture

• The opportunity to shape curriculum and strategic direction.

• A committed and talented staff team. • A school community dedicated to improving life chances for pupils with SEND.

• Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities

Who we are

Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Manor Green School is an established, large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential.

The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.

We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best!

Come and join our amazing team.

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

How to Apply: Please download a job application pack from the school website or contact: careers@manorgreenschool.co.uk

Please email your completed form to this address.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Stronger and Better Together

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Trust Estate Manager

Trust Estates Manager
£49,285 to £53,342 depending on experience (pay award pending)

Full time (37 hours a week) all year round with 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Who we are

At Ascendancy Partnership Trust, our mission is to provide the best possible education and therapeutic support for children and young people with additional complex needs, both in special and mainstream schools. Through collaboration, we challenge and maximise the potential of our schools and individuals.

The Role

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping safe, high-performing learning environments? We are seeking an exceptional Estates Manager to oversee and elevate the operational management of our Trust’s school estates.

Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Trust estate. You will ensure our buildings are not only fully compliant and well maintained, but also inspiring, secure spaces where students and staff can thrive every day. You’ll drive a strategic, proactive approach to maintenance and operations, balancing planned works with responsive solutions.

You will be experienced in leading compliance, safety, and risk management across multiple sites, and your expertise will ensure you play a vital role in safeguarding our schools through both day-to-day operations and unexpected challenges.

This is more than a management role, it’s an opportunity to influence strategy, drive improvement and make a tangible difference across the entire Trust. If you’re a proactive, detail-driven professional with a passion for safe, efficient environments, we invite you to bring your expertise to a role where your impact will be seen, felt and valued every single day.Top of Form

What We Offer

• Free on-site parking	• Family-friendly policies
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher	• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Private contributory healthcare scheme	• Staff collaboration groups
• Staff recognition scheme	• Contractual sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme	• Christmas party and social events
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts	• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
• On-site catering	• Continuous professional development, training, and sponsorship opportunities

Come and be part of our Trust central team of experts based at our APT office within Manor Green School, near Maidenhead. Regular travel to other sites is required.

Are you ready to make a difference in this new role?

Closing Date: 13^th April 2026

How to Apply: Please download a job application pack from the school website https://www.ascendancypartnershiptrust.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

Please email your completed form to: careers@aptmat.co.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Supply Maintenance Officer

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Ascendancy Partnership Trust is a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area, composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.

Supply Maintenance Officers Flexible hours as and when required

£15.72 per hour inclusive.

Working as a supply Maintenance Officer in any of our schools you may be called upon on an “as and when required” basis to cover staff shortages or to provide additional help.

You will need the ability to undertake maintenance activities including, repairs, painting tasks, basic plumbing and carpentry. You will need to be confident in dealing with car park traffic and drivers.

You must have a meticulous approach to cleaning and sanitising duties.

What we offer

• Local authority pension and life assurance scheme

• Flexible working patterns

• A range of flexible benefits

• Free onsite parking

• On site café

• Opportunity to work across schools in our friendly maintenance teams

• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities

How to Apply: Please visit https://www.ascendancypartnershiptrust.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

Please be aware that our Trust website is under development. Please email your completed application form to: careers@aptmat.co.uk