We are looking for an aspirational colleague to join our dynamic senior leadership team as Assistant Vice Principal with responsibility for Inclusion, for a maternity cover position. THIS POSITION IS TO START SEPTEMBER 2025 OR SOONER. The postholder would lead on SEND provision and our PP Strategy, alongside other duties associated with a senior role. John O'Gaunt School is situated in the beautiful historic market town of Hungerford on the Berkshire/Wiltshire border and is very much at the heart of the community it serves. There are good road and rail links, with easy access to the M4 and a 10 minute walk from the station. This is an exciting time to join John O'Gaunt, part of Excalibur Academies Trust. The school roll has grown and it is a unique and special place to work. We are a place with ‘big school ambition and small school care’. This means that we offer all the benefits and ambitions of larger schools, whilst offering the care and support that only a smaller community school like ours can. Our philosophy is secured on a bedrock of teamwork - evident across the whole school and the school truly has a family feel. Additionally, we offer: · Employee Assistance Programme · Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust · Strong Professional Development based on individual needs · Cycle to Work Scheme · Flexible Family Friendly Policies Excalibur Academies Trust is growing, creating opportunities for ambitious, innovative and outward looking professionals with a desire to progress and develop. We never forget that the strength of our organisation is entirely dependent upon the quality of our people and that it is our responsibility to offer the best training, support and development for every member of staff. This starts from the moment you join with a comprehensive onboarding programme, management support and wide ranging CPD opportunities. We would encourage candidates to come and visit our school. Please contact Sarah Thorne to arrange a tour and meet the Principal. We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline if appropriate.Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.