Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes

Acorn Care and Education; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes at Park School in Chipping Norton. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence school culture positively and enhance pupil outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, implementing effective systems to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. The position includes competitive benefits like a 4-Day Working Week trial, supporting work/life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with enhancement options

"Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health support access

Flexible Benefits Platform perks

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience in school leadership, behaviour management, or pastoral roles.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to influence school culture and improve pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic leadership and day-to-day management.
• Contribute to collective leadership and decision-making.
• Lead on Behaviour and Attitudes for all pupils.
• Develop routines and systems in line with priorities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes

Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £58,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only

Start: April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

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

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone passionate about building a positive school culture, improving behaviour, and driving whole-school improvement. If you are ready to lead with vision, inspire staff and pupils, and make a meaningful difference every day, Park School is the place for you.

At Park School, you’ll be part of a nurturing, forward-thinking team dedicated to helping every child reach their potential. We value creativity, collaboration, and compassion — and we’ll support you to grow as an educator while making a meaningful impact every day.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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 market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• 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.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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