Assistant Headteacher

Kettlethorpe High School; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettlethorpe High School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead behaviour, culture and attitudes across the school, aligning with the SDP and school values. You will shape consistent policies, drive pupil achievement and support safeguarding across all staff and students.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong CPD delivery, and the ability to work with the Headteacher and Governing Body to deliver school improvement and excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with good honours and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Degree or equivalent relevant to the senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in secondary school leadership and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s behaviour, culture and attitudes to support pupil wellbeing and learning.
• Develop and implement systems for behaviour policies, safeguarding and attendance.
• Provide CPD and coaching for staff to raise standards and support pupil outcomes.
• Work with SLT to drive school improvement, safeguarding and Ofsted readiness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Behaviour management

CPD delivery

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status with good honours

Degree

Job description

• 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.3) Staff Development and Coaching
• 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.6) Quality Assurance and Impact
• Conduct learning/behaviour walks and reviews; triangulate evidence from data, observations, and
pupil/parent/staff feedback.
• Produce concise, evaluative reports for SLT and Governors on behaviour, attendance, exclusions and
culture priorities.
• Set and monitor key performance indicators; evaluate interventions for impact and cost-effectiveness.
Generic responsibilities
• Performing the professional duties of an Assistant Headteacher as set out in the DfE School Teachers' Pay
and Conditions Document
• Contribution to SEF process and School Development Plan (SDP) production, monitoring/evaluation
relevant to strategic areas
• To support, facilitate and monitor the progress of designated areas of the School Development Plan/SEF to
ensure a significant contribution to the SDP
• Middle Leader development: internal team review process; team self-evaluation; action planning; quality
assurance; effective line management by Senior Leadership Team (SLT) links to each team
• Strategic and operational lead on a specific area within school (dependant on applicant skills/experience)
• Working with DHT: Teaching and Learning and DHT: Curriculum, Outcomes and Personalisation to work
with teams on areas that require focus following QA and data reviews.Knowledge and skills
• Local, national and global trends, re: education/pedagogy
• Subject leadership and transformational change to inform and develop pupil outcomes at all levels
• Be aware and have a thorough understanding of the Ofsted School Inspection Framework/Evaluation
Schedule and how this applies to school accountability
• New technologies, their use and impact
• Strategies to promote individual and team development and performance
• The inter-connection between managing performance, CPD and sustained school improvement
• Principles and models of self-evaluation
• Principles and strategies of school improvement
• Change implementation.
Professional QualitiesAbility to:
• Think strategically
• Actively promote the values and vision for the school
• Provide inspirational leadership and strategic support for the Headteacher
• Influence and motivate
• Inspire, challenge and empower others
• Develop and sustain individuals and teams
• Demonstrate the principles and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Collaborate and network within and beyond the school
• Give and receive effective feedback and to act to improve personal performance
• Manage conflict.
Commitment to:
• Collaborative vision of excellence and equity
• Inclusion for all pupils/communities
• Raising standards for all in pursuit of excellence
• The entitlement of all pupils to effective teaching and learning
• Personalised learning
• Teamwork and collaboration.
Additional DutiesGeneral expectations of School Leadership Team (SLT):
• Collaborate as a member of SLT in order to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high
standards for all pupils
• To play a major role in determining future strategy for the school
• Contributing actively towards the formulation of all school policies and protocols and ensuring their
consistent implementation throughout the school
• Ensuring high quality teaching and learning in line managed subject areas, following the school policy for
self-evaluation, quality assurance and review
• To manage delegated budgets effectively
• To attend school leadership and governing body meetings
• To engage in the process of appointing new staff, including the interview process
• To participate in duties: lunch/break/before and after school
• Taking assemblies as required
• Sharing in line management of pupil disciplinary incidents, making recommendations to the Headteacher
regarding exclusions and facilitating the process of pupil reintegration
• To participate in the monitoring evaluation and review of teaching and learning across the school as
required. Managing any capability or disciplinary procedures, in line with school policy, where appropriate.Core Duties/Ethos
• To promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity in all aspects of the school
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to
encourage staff and pupils to follow this example
• To show a record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
Teaching
• To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching and to function/participate as a member of a subject
area: - Teacher standards
• To model outstanding/good practice in the classroom.
Other
• Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each
individual task undertaken may not be identified
• Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to undertake
work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
• To be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers., Undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information.
• Provide satisfactory references, including verification of employment history and explanation of any gaps.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK and provide original documentation for identity and
qualifications.
• Participate in safeguarding induction and ongoing training to maintain awareness of child protection
responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Ourrecruitment processes are designed to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children and uphold thehighest standards of professional conduct and integrity.Not all the above duties will need to be performed all the time and will vary according to the needs of the schoolat any one time. The specific focus for the Assistant Headteacher will be negotiated and agreed at the beginning ofeach performance management cycle.In addition to the above duties, the postholder will carry out any other reasonable duties relevant to the role asdetermined by the Headteacher. Responsibility for ResourcesEmployees (supervision):As assigned by the Headteacher/ Governing Body (Teaching & Non-Teaching)Financial:As assigned by the Headteacher/ Governing BodyPhysical:Responsibility (as assigned by the Headteacher) for the physical resources held in school e.g.manual or computerised information; data and records; office and other equipment; tools andinstruments; vehicles; machinery; fixtures and fittings; goods, stocks and supplies. Employment checks

Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status with good honours
degree
• Evidence of involvement in INSET activities as
a participant and as a providerExperience
• Substantial experience within the secondary
phase
• Strategic responsibilities in school leadership
and management
• Leadership of one or more curriculum areas,
successfully designing a coherent and well sequenced curriculum and delivering CPD to,
• Show strong interpersonal skills, responding
appropriately to both adults and children
• Have a calm approach and positive attitude to
behaviour management
• Work in partnership with the Headteacher,
supporting and leading the raising of standards across the school
• Hold difficult conversations when necessary,
and communicate messages effectively even when they may not be well receivedPersonal
• Ability