Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes

Park School; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist day school is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes. In this role, you will drive initiatives to foster a positive school culture and high expectations for pupils. Responsibilities include supporting leadership, managing behaviour, mentoring staff, and ensuring successful pupil outcomes. You will also work closely with families and external partners to promote a safe learning environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethos of the school while developing your leadership skills.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in school leadership, behaviour management, or pastoral roles.
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development.
• Proven ability to influence school culture and improve pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in strategic leadership and day-to-day school management.
• Lead on Behaviour and Attitudes, maintaining effective systems and high expectations for all pupils.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Park School is seeking an experienced, motivated, and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes. This is a unique opportunity to shape a positive, inclusive, and high-performing school culture, ensuring strong relationships, high expectations, and excellent outcomes for every pupil.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, leading whole-school initiatives, mentoring staff, and ensuring that our values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion are embedded in every aspect of school life.

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher, you will take a proactive, strategic approach to Behaviour and Attitudes across the school. You’ll ensure consistency, promote high standards, and implement systems and routines that foster a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.

This role combines leadership, mentorship, and operational responsibility, offering the chance to directly influence pupil outcomes, staff development, and the overall ethos of Park School.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in strategic leadership and day-to-day school management
• Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, engaging in collective leadership and decision-making
• Lead on Behaviour and Attitudes, maintaining consistent, effective systems and high expectations for all pupils
• Develop and implement routines, processes, and systems that align with school priorities
• Support SLT in leading and managing key areas of school development
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, and external partners
• Provide clear advice, reports, and information to the Headteacher and SLT in line with governance arrangements
• Line manage middle leaders and lead on performance management processes
• Take responsibility for designated whole-school priorities, reviewed annually
• Contribute to effective organisation, administration, and school-wide initiatives
• Reflect on personal leadership impact and engage with feedback to drive continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (desirable)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in school leadership, behaviour management, or pastoral roles
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Proven ability to influence school culture and improve pupil outcomes

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About us

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.