Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour for Learning)

LYTCHETT MINSTER SCHOOL; Poole; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Poole is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to drive standards in behavior for learning. The role requires a passionate leader with a proven track record in managing behavior effectively and fostering a supportive environment for staff and students. The school values high-quality teaching and provides outstanding pastoral care, ensuring a positive atmosphere for learning. The ideal candidate will be proactive, empathetic, and focused on achieving successful outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership within an educational environment.
• Ability to develop effective behavior management strategies.
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive high expectations and standards of behavior.
• Support staff in cultivating positive relationships.
• Motivate teachers and help young people thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Behavior management

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour for Learning)

Poole, Dorset

L10-L15 (£64,691 - £73,105 per annum)

Permanent

Lytchett Minster School

Lytchett Minster School is looking for a highly motivated teacher who is passionate about teaching and about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a widely respected, excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record in leadership who will continue to drive our high expectations and standards of behaviour.

• Are you an enthusiastic, visible, proactive and confident leader?
• Can you develop and communicate a clear strategic vision of robust effective behaviour management strategies to support staff in cultivating positive relationships which will ensure students feel engaged and ready to learn?
• Can you combine firm, consistent standards with empathy, dignity and professional judgement?
• Are you motivated by helping young people thrive, enabling teachers to deliver their best, and leading a culture that feels safe, calm, aspirational and respectful?

If so, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Set in a semi‑rural location with an 18th Century family Manor House at its heart, Lytchett has one of the most beautiful and inspirational learning environments in the county with stunning extensive grounds and a number of modern extensions. The school is massively over‑subscribed and highly regarded in the community. Parents know that Lytchett looks after its students, providing them with outstanding pastoral care and high-quality teaching. The school has a successful, thriving sixth form with over 340 students.

Lytchett has not joined a multi‑academy trust and has no intention of doing so, because it values its independence as a secondary school which serves its local community and produces outstanding outcomes for its students.

To find out more about the school, please refer to our ‘What is it like to work at Lytchett?’ document.