Assistant Headteacher - Belonging

Court Fields School; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Fields School in Wellington, England, is seeking an Assistant Headteacher - Belonging to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on shaping a school culture where all students feel safe, valued and empowered.

Start date 1 January 2027; 195 days per year; Leadership scale L10–L14; responsibility for behaviour, rewards and inclusion, plus QA of Alternative Provision. A key aim is to foster true belonging for every member of the school community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impact in pastoral leadership, behaviour or inclusion.
• Experience in creating an inclusive school culture where every student belongs.
• Strong strategic thinking with excellent operational leadership.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support staff at all levels.
• Commitment to high expectations, consistency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategically on behaviour, rewards and participation.
• Ensure consistently high standards across the school.
• Oversee quality assurance of Alternative Provision.
• Ensure cover arrangements support vulnerable students.
• Promote a strong sense of belonging across the community.

Skills

Integrity as value

Pastoral leadership

Behaviour inclusion

Strategic thinking

Operational leadership

Staff development

Job description

**ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - BELONGING****Full time, 195 days per year****Leadership scale L10 – L14****To start 1st January 2027**We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – Belonging. This is a pivotal role focused on shaping a school culture where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.Our school has seen significant developments in the key area of behaviour over the past seven years, leading to improvements in metrics including suspensions, rewards, and in particular very low levels of permanent exclusion, of which we are rightly proud. We are now seeking a highly credible candidate to work with our Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion) in our Senior Leadership Team, which has been recently expanded due to our increasing capacity.This is an exciting time in the further development of our school, ensuring that equity, opportunity and community are central in all we do, and supporting our work as an inclusive school serving the thriving market town of Wellington. Relational and trauma-informed practice, as well as high expectations and the importance of preparing students effectively for adulthood, will be at the forefront of our support for students, with behaviour, pedagogy and curriculum working together to ensure that our students receive the very best education in and out of the classroom each day.The successful candidate will lead strategically on behaviour, rewards and participation, ensuring consistently high standards across the school, with additional responsibility for the effective quality assurance of Alternative Provision, and ensuring that cover arrangements support our most vulnerable students. This role is central to creating a strong sense of belonging for all members of our community.**We are looking for a leader who:*** Feels that integrity is their key value.* Has a proven track record of impact in pastoral leadership, behaviour or inclusion.* Is passionate about creating an inclusive school culture where every student belongs.* Demonstrates strong strategic thinking alongside excellent operational leadership.* Has the ability to inspire, challenge, and support staff at all levels.* Is committed to high expectations, consistency and continuous improvement.**What we offer:*** The chance to join one of the most improved schools in Somerset.* A fantastic staff team who enjoy working together to support our students.* A supportive and ambitious leadership team.* Opportunities for professional growth and development.* A school community committed to inclusion and excellence.* A chance to make a significant impact on student experience and outcomes.**Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 5th October 2026**