Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Engagement) at Livingstone Road Primary Federation

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Poole is seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Engagement) to lead a team in developing effective behaviour initiatives and engagement strategies at Livingstone Road Primary Federation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to teamwork, and be capable of positively motivating students. This position offers full-time hours and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Eligibility for Teachers Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free eye tests and glasses contributions

Health and Wellbeing representative opportunities

Access to staff benefits portal

Confidential counselling services

Qualifications

• Innovative approach to teaching and behaviour management.
• Experience in leading staff and children effectively.
• Ability to challenge and motivate students positively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage behaviour and engagement strategies.
• Oversee training and development programmes for staff.
• Contribute to the school's Health and Wellbeing strategy.

Skills

Innovative and inspirational

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Engagement)

ROLE: Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Engagement)

SCHOOL: Livingstone Road Primary Federation

HOURS: Full time

SALARY: L3-7

CLOSING DATE: Friday 30 January 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 10 February

START DATE: Monday 13 April

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Engagement) to join our experienced Senior Leadership Team at Livingstone Road Primary Federation, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

• Is innovative and inspirational
• Is committed to and values teamwork
• Is able to lead, challenge and motivate children
• Has the ability to deal with problems in a positive and systematic manner

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• Eligibility to join the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

Application Procedure

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to Lynne Emmerson [email protected]

Where applicable, potential candidates may benefit from a tour of the school. Please note, any candidates requesting a tour will be asked for their current place of work which will allow the school to verify, where possible, the name and place of work given. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

Successful candidates will be subject to online searches.

Safeguarding

All schools within HET are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

THE GREENWAY PARTNERSHIP

The Greenway Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education. We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people. We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders. Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.

About Us

Hamwic Education Trust (HET). HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships. At our Primary Federation we are seeking to appoint an outstanding and passionate Assistant Headteacher who is enthusiastic about developing and inspiring a life‑long love of learning in children; someone who can share and continue our ethos of ‘Together we can Learn, Laugh, Dream, Grow.’

‘All About The Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What About Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.