Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Counseling & Student Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- To support and assist the Headteacher in all aspects of school life.
- To provide strategic leadership of behaviour, culture, and attitudes across the school, ensuring a safe, orderly and aspirational environment in which all pupils can thrive. The postholder will lead the development and consistent implementation of behaviour systems, staff training, and targeted interventions, contributing to whole-school improvement and the realisation of the school's vision and values
- To fulfil all the requirements and duties as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document relating to the Conditions of Employment of an Assistant Headteacher.
- To seek to achieve any performance criteria, objectives or targets agreed with or set by the Headteacher and School's Governing Body in accordance with the requirements set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people within the school, by assisting the Headteacher in ensuring that the school's policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children and child protection are fully implemented and followed by all staff.,
- Lead the whole-school strategy for behaviour, culture and attitudes, aligned with the School Improvement Plan and the school's values.
- Set and communicate high expectations for student conduct, learning behaviours, attendance and punctuality.
- Use behaviour, attendance and exclusion data to inform strategy, policy, staffing, and resource allocation; report regularly to SLT and Governors.
- Contribute to Ofsted readiness in relation to Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. 2) Behaviour Policy, Systems and Consistency
- Own and review the Culture and Behaviour Policy, rewards and sanctions framework, ensuring consistent application by all staff.
- Oversee effective systems for logging, monitoring and follow-up (e.g., detentions, restorative meetings, internal suspension, reintegration).
- Ensure duties, transitions, arrival/dismissal, and lesson changeovers are calm and well-managed; lead regular behaviour and uniform walks.
- Coordinate responses to serious incidents, ensuring timely investigation, communication and record keeping.
- Design and deliver high-quality CPD on routines, behaviour management, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.
- Coach and support teaching and support staff, including ECTs and new joiners, to embed consistent routines and classroom cultures.
- Provide guidance on reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice for pupils with additional needs. 4) Pastoral Leadership and Inclusion
- Line-manage pastoral teams and Heads of Year to ensure early identification and support for pupils at risk of disengagement or exclusion.
- Work closely with the SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure behaviour systems are inclusive and meet diverse needs.
- Oversee attendance and punctuality strategies, tackling persistent absence and promoting excellent attendance.
- Lead or contribute to multi-agency work and meetings (e.g., PSPs, TAC/TAF, AP placements, reintegration plans).5) Student Leadership, Ethos and Community
- Champion a positive, respectful school culture, promoting student voice and leadership (e.g., prefects, ambassadors, peer mentors).
- Lead initiatives that strengthen a sense of belonging, pride, and participation in wider school life (e.g., rewards, celebrations, enrichment).
- Build strong relationships with parents/carers; communicate clearly and constructively regarding behaviour expectations and support.
- Conduct learning/behaviour walks and reviews; triangulate evidence from data, observations, and pupil/parent/staff feedback.
- Produce concise, evaluative reports for…
3) Staff Development and Coaching
6) Quality Assurance and Impact
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