Assistant Principal; Behaviour

Full Time, Permanent

Start Date:
January 2027

This role will be based at Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH
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Thetford Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal at our thriving school. This is an opportunity to be part of a team on an exciting journey, who are dedicated to ensuring students develop the knowledge and character needed to lead great lives.

To achieve these aspirational goals, we must have excellent standards of behaviour. We are looking for a leader who shares that belief to join our Senior Leadership Team as an Assistant Principal responsible for behaviour.

The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of creating a truly academic school and embrace our school ethos of genuine mutual respect.

• To work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to lead the development of new ways of thinking about behaviour and safety across the school.
• To ensure pastoral policies (e.g. behaviour) are implemented effectively and consistently.
• To oversee the provision for pupils with alternative arrangements and off-site provision.
• To lead on Anti-Bullying and ensure that necessary aspects of this are covered within the school's programme.
• To provide assurance that procedures are undertaken for recording, monitoring, analysing and acting upon a range of data including referrals and academic records.
• To lead on the analysis of performance data for areas within this remit and generate reports and commentaries as required for various stakeholders.
• To work with all necessary external agencies to ensure pupils are safe, cared for and supported
• To assist line management of the staff within pastoral and behaviour teams and ensure these teams work effectively to deliver on school targets and priority areas.

An outstanding Assistant Principal for behaviour is a visionary leader with strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture. You must exhibit strategic thinking to manage student conduct, effective conflict resolution skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to build, model, and maintain high standards of behaviour among students and staff.

You will be a highly effective coach and mentor, inspiring teachers to refine their practice through constructive feedback, professional development, and collaborative learning.

Above all, you must be passionate about education, relentlessly focused on improving outcomes for every pupil and empowering teachers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

• An appropriate degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Proven teacher, leader and educational strategist at appropriate phase level
• Proven experience of raising standards of behaviour through innovative and collaborative practice
• Successful involvement in performance management, self-evaluation process / annual development plan
• Successful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at a team, and preferably whole school level
• Proven practice in leading, motivating and supporting staff to achieve high standards
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards
• Direct and successful experience of Ofsted inspection

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the…