Assistant Head of ; Maternity Cover

Fixed-term maternity cover in the pastoral team at Abbeyfield School, a Creative Education Trust school, for one year from 1 January 2027, working alongside the Head of Year. The post supports student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, and builds relationships with students, families and staff. The 37-hour week in a fast-paced setting calls for high expectations of young people and a restorative approach to behaviour.

Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development
• Work closely with the Head of Year
• Build strong relationships with students, families and staff
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct
• Support restorative approaches to behaviour
• Help create a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve

• Experience working with young people

• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations
• Confidence to address challenges and support restorative approaches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues and external stakeholders with professionalism and confidentiality

• Enhanced DBS check
• Separate barred list check
• Right to work in the UK
• Online checks before interview
• References
• Prohibition from teaching search, where appropriate

• Staff wellbeing prioritised, with clear systems and a calendar that supports work-life balance
• High-quality CPD and coaching
• Opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools
• Support to develop your career