Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Newbury; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newbury is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes. The role involves overseeing student welfare, implementing behaviour management strategies, and collaborating with various teams to support students with special needs. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, focusing on a positive school environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading behaviour management initiatives.
• Familiar with safeguarding practices and special educational needs.
• Ability to work with clinical teams for student support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behaviour management systems.
• Monitor attendance and student well-being.
• Act as Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour Management

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes to join New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, located in Newbury, Berkshire. This role offers a salary of up to £53,000 per annum, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a permanent, term-time-only contract. UK applicants only.

About the Role: As Assistant Headteacher, you will lead initiatives to promote high standards of student conduct and well-being, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. Your responsibilities include developing behaviour management strategies, overseeing welfare, family support, and SENCO teams, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement behaviour management systems promoting positive behaviour and respect.
• Monitor and improve attendance and student well-being in collaboration with the Family Support Team.
• Manage Welfare, Family Support, and SENCO Teams.
• Act as a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Coordinate with the Clinical Team to support students with complex needs.
• Utilize data to identify trends and improve strategies.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence around the school.
• Contribute to policy development and review.
• Lead initiatives to foster resilience and social-emotional learning.

About the School: New Barn School caters to students aged 6-19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school emphasizes outdoor learning through forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. Located within reach of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading, it offers a secure environment for personal and academic development.

Part of Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education is a leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. We are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work'.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Mental health and physical wellbeing support
• Access to Vista benefits platform for health, insurance, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, and family support benefits.

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our pupils' lives. All applicants will undergo social media and DBS checks. We may close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.