Head of Behaviours and Attitudes

School & College; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEMH school is seeking a Head of Behaviour and Attitudes to enhance student behaviour across all key stages. The role involves developing strategies for behaviour management and working closely with the Deputy Principal in a fulfilling educational environment. The school offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive team.

Benefits

Term-time only working

Free lunches

Employee Assistance Programme

Charity Discount Scheme

Summer and Christmas social events

Free onsite parking

Swimming pool

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior school role and line management.
• Experience working in a SEND environment or with SEND students with SEMH needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organise, manage, and develop the school with a focus on behaviour.
• Maintain an effective whole-school Behaviour for Learning and Safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Behaviour Management

Education

QTS Status

Good honours degree

Job description

Can you make a difference in the lives of our students? Do you enjoy being challenged and are you solution-focused? Are you interested in joining our SEMH school? If so, this could be the role for you.

About West Heath School

West Heath School is a challenging yet rewarding environment where our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. We focus on teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience among our students. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful team finds working here fulfilling.

Position: Head of Behaviour and Attitudes

We are seeking a Head of Behaviour and Attitudes to join our team, working alongside the Deputy Principal to organise, manage, and develop the school with a focus on behaviour across all key stages. The role involves maintaining an effective whole-school Behaviour for Learning and Safety culture, including the creation, analysis, and reporting of behaviour strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• QTS Status
• Good honours degree
• Experience in a senior school role, line management, and SEN
• Experience working in a SEND environment or with SEND students with SEMH needs (advantageous)

Our Approach

We promote the development of life skills and social development alongside academic achievement. Our goal is to help students reintegrate into mainstream learning and prepare for adulthood.

We Offer

• Term-time only working
• Free lunches
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity Discount Scheme
• Summer and Christmas social events
• Free onsite parking
• Swimming pool
• Excellent training opportunities, both internal and external

Application & Contact

If you'd like to learn more or visit us before applying, please contact us via email at [e-mail] or visit our website at https://westheathschool.com/vacancies.

Safeguarding

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups, including children. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the role, including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.