Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attendance

Rockwood Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking academy as an Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attendance, where your leadership will inspire both staff and students. This role focuses on enhancing student success through innovative teaching methods and a commitment to personal development. You will engage in cross-trust initiatives, fostering a vibrant learning community dedicated to excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and promoting a positive culture, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in Birmingham.

Benefits

Access to experienced mentors

CPD strategy for career aspirations

Cross-trust activities

Support for wellbeing culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles within educational settings.
• Commitment to raising standards and expectations for students.

Responsibilities

• Determine pedagogy and delivery methods for lessons.
• Promote high-quality teaching through peer observations.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour Management

Teaching Methodologies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Degree in Education

Job description

We are seeking a talented Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attendance to join Rockwood Academy in central Birmingham.

CORE Education Trust is a values-driven multi-academy trust rich in cultural and social diversity. Responsible for four academies in Birmingham, the Trust aims to innovate through adversity and challenge conventional boundaries for our students. Motivated and inspired by our students' success, we go beyond textbooks and whiteboards, working proudly with the young people of Birmingham.

This role is based at Rockwood Academy, an 11-16 co-educational school. You will join an academy team dedicated to providing students with the best support, care, and guidance to enable their success.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our school is a place of possibility, where inspirational staff significantly impact students' life chances. We seek a dynamic Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attendance who can demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, expectations, and aspirations, ensuring staff and students experience success and progress, while acting as a role model within the department.

The successful candidate will determine the pedagogy and delivery methods for all lessons within the department, observe lessons, and promote high-quality teaching through regular peer observations.

The candidate should be dedicated to improving the lives of Rockwood Academy students.

WHAT WE OFFER

The successful candidate will join a vibrant learning community with national recognition. The Trust collaborates to promote, embody, and celebrate our CORE Values among staff and students. You will:

• Engage in cross-trust activities connecting students and staff across schools, including initiatives like the Echo Eternal Holocaust memorial arts project and The COREus Choir.
• Receive support and training to foster a positive culture of wellbeing for all.

We emphasize personal development, offering:

• A CPD strategy supporting staff career aspirations.
• Access to experienced mentors with a strong track record of staff development.

This is an exciting time to join the trust as we evolve into a forward-thinking family of schools guided by optimism, ambition, and unity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY

For more details or an informal discussion, please contact HR at [e-mail].

Only applications submitted via the CORE Education Trust application form will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and fostering community cohesion. Applications from all community sections are welcome. We are an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer.