Head of Learning

Head of Learning (Ideally with the ability to teach Drama or Geography) at Baylis Court School

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• Job Reference # EDV/2026/BCS/93708


• Location: Gloucester Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Contract Term: Full-Time


• Salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)


• TLR 2B £5,817


• Closing Date: Midday, Mon 15th Jun, 2026


• Start Date: 1 September 2026


• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Baylis Court School is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls aged 11-18 in Slough, Berkshire. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning, to join our fantastic community.

Our students are polite, confident and highly motivated. They enjoy school, love learning and are driven to accomplish excellent results. Our outcomes as validated in the school's Ofsted reports are not only a tribute to their ambition, but to the commitment of our teaching staff.

You will find a refreshingly collaborative culture here, underpinned by mutual respect and trust. The Principal and Senior Leadership Team are visible, positive and proactive. Staff enjoy working at Baylis Court where they are recognised and valued, enjoying personalised professional development that is tailored to each individual's interests and aspirations.

The successful candidate for this post of Head of Learning will demonstrate commitment to their professional development, innovation in relation to their subject specialism as well as ensuring that students within the year group maximise their achievement remain safe, happy and develop healthy lifestyles. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher in their career to date with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school.

The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan, Eyecare Vouchers, Wider Wallet benefits, Cycle to Work no lesson cover and generous non-teaching time allocation. Since we are close to the centre of Slough, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 within easy reach and the mainline rail station.

CLOSING DATE: noon, Monday 15 June 2026

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

or

Rosie Bounds, Principal's PA on RBO@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk

Application forms are also available via the school website. Applications will be considered on receipt we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the School. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school's Health and Safety policy at all times.

Related Documents

• HoL Job Description - 2025.pdf


• HoL- Person Specification - 2025.pdf

Contact Details

• Allison Worley




• aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

Baylis Court School

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Gloucester Avenue, Slough

Berkshire

SL1 3AH

bayliscourt@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk

http://www.bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk

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Baylis Court School is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls aged 11-18 in Slough, Berkshire. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning, to join our fantastic community.

Our students are polite, confident and highly motivated. They enjoy school, love learning and are driven to accomplish excellent results. Our outcomes as validated in the school's Ofsted reports are not only a tribute to their ambition, but to the commitment of our teaching staff.

You will find a refreshingly collaborative culture here, underpinned by mutual respect and trust. The Principal and Senior Leadership Team are visible, positive and proactive. Staff enjoy working at Baylis Court where they are recognised and valued, enjoying personalised professional development that is tailored to each individual's interests and aspirations.

The successful candidate for this post of Head of Learning will demonstrate commitment to their professional development, innovation in relation to their subject specialism as well as ensuring that students within the year group maximise their achievement remain safe, happy and develop healthy lifestyles. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher in their career to date with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school.

The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan, Eyecare Vouchers, Wider Wallet benefits, Cycle to Work no lesson cover and generous non-teaching time allocation. Since we are close to the centre of Slough, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 within easy reach and the mainline rail station., Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the School. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school's Health and Safety policy at all times.