Assistant Principal, Behaviour & Safety Lead

The Thetford Academy; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary on Leadership Pay Scale

Permanent contract

Full-time role

Start January 2027

Job summary

Thetford Academy in Thetford, IP24 1LH, invites applications for an Assistant Principal (Behaviour) on a full-time permanent basis. You will join the Senior Leadership Team to lead behaviour and safety initiatives, oversee pastoral policies, and drive excellent outcomes for pupils across the school.

You will report to the Senior Leadership Team and work with external agencies to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment, with strong focus on data-driven improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• A degree and Qualified Teacher Status are essential.
• Proven experience as a leader and educational strategist at the appropriate phase level.
• Proven track record in raising standards of behaviour through collaborative practice.
• Experience in performance management and annual development planning.
• Experience leading pedagogic changes at team or school level.
• Ability to motivate staff to achieve high standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop new approaches to behaviour and safety across the school.
• Ensure pastoral policies (e.g., behaviour) are implemented effectively and consistently.
• Oversee provision for pupils with alternative arrangements and off-site provision.
• Lead on Anti-Bullying and integrate it into the school program.
• Analyze and report on data including referrals and academic records.
• Lead analysis of performance data and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.
• Support line management of pastoral and behaviour teams to meet school targets.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Coaching/mentoring

Data analysis

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree and QTS

Experience at appropriate phase level

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

Thetford Academy in Thetford, IP24 1LH, invites applications for an Assistant Principal (Behaviour) on a full-time permanent basis. You will join the Senior Leadership Team to lead behaviour and safety initiatives, oversee pastoral policies, and drive excellent outcomes for pupils across the school.

You will report to the Senior Leadership Team and work with external agencies to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment, with strong focus on data-driven improvement and staff development.