Assistant Headteacher - Belonging

Court Fields School; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Fields School in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership team as Assistant Headteacher – Belonging. This pivotal role focuses on shaping a school culture where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

The successful candidate will lead on behaviour, inclusion, participation and student experience, ensuring high standards across the school. This role is central to creating a strong sense of belonging for all members of our

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impact in pastoral leadership, behaviour or inclusion.
• Passion for creating an inclusive school culture where every student belongs.
• Strong strategic thinking alongside excellent operational leadership.
• Ability to inspire, challenge, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategically on behaviour, inclusion, participation and student experience.
• Ensure consistently high standards across the school.
• Create a strong sense of belonging for all members of our community.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Inclusion

Strategic thinking

Staff leadership

Job description

Weare seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to join our SeniorLeadership team as Assistant Headteacher – Belonging. This is a pivotal rolefocused on shaping a school culture where every student feels safe, valued, andempowered to succeed.

Thesuccessful candidate will lead strategically on behaviour, inclusion,participation and student experience, ensuring consistently high standardsacross the school. This role is central to creating a strong sense of belongingfor all members of our community.

Weare looking for a leader who:

• Has a proven track record ofimpact in pastoral leadership, behaviour or inclusion.
• Is passionate about creatingan inclusive school culture where every student belongs.
• Demonstrates strong strategicthinking alongside excellent operational leadership.
• Has the ability to inspire,challenge, and support staff at all levels.
• Is committed to highexpectations, consistency and continuous improvement.