Assistant Principal – Character, culture and values

Do you believe every young person deserves a learning environment where they can thrive? Join us as our Assistant Principal for Behaviour and help shape a culture where students feel safe, supported and ready to succeed.

Assistant Principal – Character, culture and values

Milton Keynes Academy

£63, – £73, (L11 – L15)

Permanent, Full time

Monday – Friday 8 : 30-3 : 30 (32.5 Hours a week)

09 January

The Milton Keynes Academy are seeking an ambitious and resilient school leader who believes deeply in the power of character education to transform students’ lives. You bring a clear moral purpose, a commitment to a disruption‑free learning environment, and the determination to model the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Aspiration and Equality every day. You understand the importance of strong relationships, effective communication and visible leadership, and you are passionate about creating a calm, caring and aspirational culture where students can Dream, Believe and Succeed.

You thrive in strategic roles, enjoy problem‑solving, and have the presence and credibility to inspire staff, students and families alike.

• A proven track record of leading high‑impact behaviour systems and contributing to whole‑school improvement.
• Strong understanding of behaviour data, with the ability to identify trends, direct interventions and evaluate their impact.
• Experience implementing consistent behaviour and rewards policies, including sanctions, reconciliation processes and reasonable adjustments.
• The ability to lead and develop pastoral teams, ensuring high‑quality follow‑up, communication and actions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work collaboratively with senior leaders, staff, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Confidence and presence to model Academy values and maintain high expectations for conduct across the school.
• Strategic thinking and the capacity to plan, review and refine behaviour interventions, support plans and inclusion strategies.
• A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and maintaining a safe, calm and disruption‑free learning environment.
• A passion for character education and the ability to promote the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Aspiration and Equality through daily practice.
• The professional integrity, resilience and determination to uphold a positive culture where all students can Dream, Believe and Succeed.

Our Senior Leadership Team is a collaborative, dedicated and forward‑thinking group committed to securing the highest standards of behaviour, teaching and achievement for every student. Working closely together, we drive the strategic direction of the school, uphold our core values and ensure a calm, purposeful and nurturing environment where staff and students can thrive. As a team, we model integrity, visibility and high expectations, supporting one another to deliver impactful change and continuously improve the educational experience for our community.

At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting‑edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students.

We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.

Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our