Deputy Headteacher- Behaviour and Culture

Wellfield-Academy; Leyland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Learning Trust is seeking a Deputy Headteacher - Behaviour & Culture in Leyland, United Kingdom. You will work closely with the Headteacher and the leadership team to steer behaviour, champion inclusion and uphold the highest standards across the school.

You will lead on attendance, rewards, celebrations and culture, shaping policies and inspiring staff, pupils and parents toward excellence. Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour, championing inclusion whilst maintaining high standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance, rewards, and school culture.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and leadership team to drive school improvement.

Job description

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, shaping a culture where pupils feel safe, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will lead on behaviour, championing inclusion whilst maintaining the highest standards.

As the new Deputy Headteacher - Behaviour & Culture, you will:

• Have an effective leadership style that develops a positive culture amongst staff and students.
• Possess a dedication to providing students with the best education possible and have the vision, passion and proven track record in school improvement to ensure significant improvements in performance across the school.
• Be someone with the ability to motivate and inspire students, staff and parents with a strong sense of teamwork and can lead by example, influencing decision‑making and shaping policies.
• Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.
• Lead upon all areas related to attendance, rewards, celebrations, behaviour and culture to create an inclusive, aspirational and community centred ethos across the school.

Whether you are seeking your first Deputy Headteacher post or an experienced school leader looking for the next challenge in your career, if you are committed to championing excellence for all and looking for an opportunity to support with leading a school within our Trust, we want to hear from you.

Applications must be submitted by: 09:00 on Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews will be held: Thursday 22nd October 2026

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.