Assistant Headteacher Behaviour and Attitudes Lead Job Telford area,Shifnal England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Shifnal

Your Role

Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes Lead)

Are you committed to creating a culture of high expectations, positive behaviour and belonging, where every student can thrive?

Idsall School is a thriving and ambitious 11-18 secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion and exceptional outcomes for all students.

As Assistant Headteacher:
Behaviour and Attitudes Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for behaviour, attendance, personal development and the creation of a positive school culture. Supported by an experienced pastoral team and a collaborative senior leadership group, you will lead the continued development of systems and approaches that promote high standards, strong relationships and a culture of respect, responsibility and belonging.

This is a pivotal leadership role for an inspiring practitioner with a deep commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student success. You will play a central role in shaping whole‑school culture, ensuring that students are known as individuals, supported to make positive choices, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Working closely with staff, families and external agencies, you will drive improvements in behaviour, attitudes to learning and attendance, fostering an environment in which all students feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.

If you are dedicated to working in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and inspirational environment and have the ability to lead and influence the lives of our next generation, we would love to hear from you.

L8 - L12

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Required January 2027

To be successful you will need to:

Be passionate about promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, inclusion, and personal development, ensuring every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Have extensive knowledge of effective behaviour strategies, pastoral systems, safeguarding responsibilities, and current educational developments relating to behaviour and attitudes.

Be an exceptional communicator who builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, families, governors, and external agencies.

Bring resilience, integrity, clarity, and compassion to your leadership, modelling the highest standards and expectations at all times.

Demonstrate the ability to strategically lead people, systems, and targeted interventions that improve behaviour, attendance, engagement, and student outcomes.

Have the drive and vision to lead school improvement, raise expectations, and inspire a positive culture of respect, responsibility, and excellence across the school.

Use data effectively to identify trends, evaluate impact, and implement evidence‑informed strategies that secure sustained improvement in behaviour and attitudes.

Be committed to creating a safe, calm, and purposeful learning environment where all students feel valued, supported, and challenged to succeed.

About the Role

Provide strategic leadership for behaviour, attitudes, attendance and personal development across the school, ensuring that all students can thrive in a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.

Lead, line‑manage and develop the school's behaviour and pastoral systems, ensuring consistently high standards of conduct, wellbeing, attendance and student engagement.

Oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the school's behaviour policy, ensuring a consistent approach that promotes positive behaviour and high expectations for all students.

Work closely with pastoral leaders, teaching staff and external agencies to identify and support vulnerable students, removing barriers to learning and promoting positive outcomes.

Lead on attendance improvement strategies, analysing trends and implementing targeted interventions to secure…