Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Attitudes

CLARUS EDUCATION; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Attitudes to lead pastoral teams, ensure high student behaviour standards, and enhance student wellbeing. Candidates should possess a passion for student development and proven leadership capabilities. The role offers a competitive salary of £64,820 - £71,380 per annum and is based in Potters Bar, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a school leader.
• Ability to foster positive school culture.
• Demonstrated capacity to promote resilience, respect, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral and behaviour teams.
• Ensure high standards of student behaviour.
• Support development of student wellbeing.

Skills

Passion about student wellbeing

Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies

Ability to inspire students and staff

Capacity to shape school ethos

Job description

Overview

Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Attitudes

Salary: L9-L13 (Fringe Area) £64,820 - £71,380 per annum

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

January 2026 start

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Our Hertfordshire Secondary School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Attitudes to join our team.

This is an exciting time to join our school, as we begin a new chapter in our journey, joining a new academy this year.

As part of this transition, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding and ambitious Assistant Headteacher who is ready to help lead the school into its future.

Our Hertfordshire Secondary School is a thriving 11–18 co-educational academy set within 17 acres of grounds in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. We are proud to be an inclusive, first-choice community school where students are supported to achieve ambitiously through high expectations, excellent teaching, and strong character development.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Attitudes. This pivotal role involves leading our pastoral and behaviour teams to foster a positive school culture, ensuring high standards of student behaviour and attitudes across all areas of school life.

The successful candidate will be passionate about student wellbeing, possess a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies, and demonstrate the ability to inspire both students and staff. They will play a key role in shaping the ethos of our school, promoting resilience, respect, and responsibility among our students.

If you are committed to making a significant impact on student development and are ready to contribute to the ongoing success of our school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead our pastoral and behaviour teams to foster a positive school culture.
• Ensure high standards of student behaviour and attitudes across all areas of school life.
• Support the development of student wellbeing and participation in school life.

Qualifications and experience

• Passion about student wellbeing and a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Proven experience as a school leader with the ability to inspire students and staff.
• Demonstrated capacity to shape school ethos and promote resilience, respect, and responsibility.

Application and safeguarding

To apply for this role, please email your CV. Shortlisting will occur promptly and interviews will be conducted as soon as possible.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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