Assistant Headteacher

Spire Trust Learning Partnership; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's C.E. Middle School Academy in Bromsgrove is seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The role combines strategic leadership of behaviour, attendance, mental health and safeguarding with leading pupil voice and leadership opportunities. You will drive a safe, inclusive and aspirational school culture, line-manage key teams, deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to whole-school improvement across pastoral, safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in school leadership.
• Experience as a senior leader within a primary/secondary context.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of whole-school behaviour and wellbeing.
• Lead attendance initiatives and safeguarding across the school.
• Develop pupil leadership and prefect programmes.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

DDSL responsibilities

Data analysis

Job description

# Assistant HeadteacherEmployer: St John's C.E. Middle School AcademyLocation: Bromsgrove, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Leadership Scale L6 - L10 - £58,569 – £64,691 p.aPosted: 11th September 2026Expires: 27th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573541Job Reference: Spire175* Share :* PrintAssistant Headteacher – Behaviour, Attendance, Mental Health & Wellbeing(including DDSL & Pupil Leadership)Inspire. Challenge. Make a Difference.St. John’s C of E Middle School Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to shape a safe, inclusive and aspirational school culture where all pupils can thrive.This pivotal role brings together strategic leadership of behaviour, attendance, mental health and wellbeing, alongside key responsibilities as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and leadership of pupil voice and leadership opportunities, including the prefect system.Why Join St. John’s?At St. John’s, we pride ourselves on being a high-achieving, welcoming and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. As a Church of England school, our ethos is rooted in strong Christian values, ensuring we nurture the whole child and support every pupil to grow with confidence and compassion.As part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, we offer:* A supportive and collaborative leadership team* High-quality professional development and career progression* A strong culture of innovation, creativity and continuous improvement* The opportunity to make a genuine impact across the whole school communityAbout the RoleStrategic Leadership* Lead and develop a whole-school behaviour strategy rooted in relational and restorative practice* Drive improvements in attendance through robust systems and targeted intervention* Embed a proactive and inclusive whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing* Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting safeguarding systems, referrals and training* Use data effectively to evaluate impact and inform strategic improvementBehaviour and Culture* Ensure consistent implementation of the school behaviour policy* Support staff in maintaining high expectations and positive relationships* Oversee internal exclusion, reflection and reintegration processes* Strengthen engagement with pupils and familiesAttendance* Line manage the attendance team and oversee daily systems* Lead early help and multi-agency work* Develop targeted strategies for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups* Report attendance trends to SLT, governors and external partnersMental Health & Wellbeing* Lead the school’s mental health and wellbeing strategy* Line manage pastoral and wellbeing staff* Deliver staff training on mental health and trauma-informed practice* Oversee wellbeing initiatives for pupils and staffSafeguarding (DDSL)* Support the DSL with safeguarding concerns, referrals and multi-agency work* Maintain accurate safeguarding records* Deliver safeguarding training and updates* Contribute to safeguarding audits and compliancePupil Leadership* Lead and develop pupil leadership opportunities across the school* Oversee the prefect system, including recruitment and training* Promote meaningful pupil voice and participation* Embed leadership opportunities across the curriculum and wider school lifeLeadership & Management* Contribute to whole-school strategic planning as a member of SLT* Line manage staff and lead performance management processes* Promote a positive, supportive and professional staff culture* Lead assemblies, parent workshops and community engagement* Deputise for the Headteacher when required