Assistant Principal (Positive Behaviour For Learning)

Lancashire County Council; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in England seeks a leadership role to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Academy. This candidate will focus on developing a positive behaviour for learning culture and leading professional development for staff. A strong background in leadership within education is essential, along with the capacity to monitor and improve behaviour standards. The position involves collaboration with governors and stakeholders to ensure accountability for student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Strong track record in behaviour management and improvement strategies.
• Ability to analyze data to inform practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a positive behaviour for learning culture.
• Develop and monitor behaviour for learning standards.
• Provide outstanding leadership and promote the Academy's vision.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Data analysis

Professional development

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

To work alongside the Principal and as part of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective strategic and operational leadership across the Academy and hold accountability for standards achieved.

Responsibilities

• To lead a positive behaviour for learning culture where students take pride in their work and the academy.
• To develop, monitor and evaluate behaviour for learning standards for the Academy, to ensure the highest possible standards.
• To implement successful improvement strategies.
• To provide outstanding leadership and promote the vision, values and ethos of the Academy throughout normal daily practice and at internal and external events.
• To establish innovative and effective working relationships within the Academy, bringing out the potential for leadership in others and stimulating colleagues with a positive, active and supportive attitude.
• To ensure a continuous and consistent focus on students behaviour via effective data systems and benchmarking to monitor progress.
• To monitor performance to identify, share and promote best practice across the Academy and take action to address inconsistencies and tackle underperformance at all levels.
• To provide all staff with regular opportunities to develop professionally and be engaged in inspiring and motivational CPD.
• To lead on regular reporting on behaviour for learning and develop effective links with the governors and parents/carers of students and other key stakeholders.
• To ensure that all reporting meets with statutory requirements.
• To ensure effective intervention is in place for all students in order to address key development aims for the Academy and maximise the achievement and progress of students.
• To ensure effective and efficient management, organisation and deployment of resources, including information and communications technology.
• To contribute to the recruitment of staff in the Academy as requested by the Principal.
• To do any other duties the Principal/Chief Education Officer reasonably requests.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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