Primary Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Personal Development

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Employee Reward Scheme, including high

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from experienced leaders and a

Whole-school transformation experience

Job summary

Bridgwater College Academy invites applications for the Primary Assistant Headteacher Behaviour and Personal Development. This full-time, permanent leadership role provides strategic oversight of behaviour, attendance, personal development and enrichment across the Primary Phase.

The post-holder will lead the development of a consistent behaviour culture, champion inclusion and high expectations, and work with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and secure excellent

Qualifications

• Experience leading improvements in behaviour, attendance, pastoral provision or personal development within a school setting.
• Secure understanding of effective behaviour systems and strategies that promote positive relationships and conduct.
• Ability to lead change and gain commitment from staff, pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour, attendance, personal development and school culture across the Primary Phase.
• Develop and implement a consistent behaviour culture that enables every pupil to thrive.
• Work with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and secure the best outcomes.

Job description

Primary Assistant Headteacher Behaviour and Personal Development

Full time (See note below) | Permanent | Leadership Scale 7-11 (£60,145 - £66,368) | Anticipated start date: January 2027 or sooner if possible

About Bridgwater College Academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant all-through academy where ambition, high expectations and a commitment to excellence drive everything we do. Serving children from nursery through to secondary education, we offer the unique opportunity to work within a seamless educational journey while leading improvement within our thriving Primary Phase.

As we continue our ambitious improvement journey, we are strengthening school culture, raising standards and securing exceptional outcomes for every child. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to join our senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of the Academy's success.

About The Role

We are seeking a committed, ambitious and highly effective Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Personal Development to provide strategic leadership for behaviour, attendance, personal development, enrichment and school culture across the Primary Phase. This is a key senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on the experience and outcomes of our pupils as we continue our improvement journey.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of a consistent and effective behaviour culture that enables every pupil to thrive. They will champion high expectations, positive relationships and inclusion, ensuring that all pupils experience a safe, supportive and aspirational learning environment. Working closely with the Headteacher, Assistant Headteachers, Phase Leaders and wider staff team, they will drive improvements in behaviour, attendance and personal development outcomes across the primary phase.

The role offers genuine strategic leadership responsibility, including oversight of behaviour systems, attendance improvement strategies, pupil leadership, enrichment opportunities and the Academy's wider personal development curriculum. The post-holder will also work closely with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and secure the very best outcomes for children.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader who is passionate about developing a positive school culture and securing exceptional outcomes for children. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring every child can succeed.
• Proven experience of leading improvements in behaviour, attendance, pastoral provision or personal development within a school setting.
• A secure understanding of effective behaviour systems and strategies that promote positive relationships, consistency and excellent conduct.
• Experience of using behaviour, attendance and pastoral data to identify priorities and drive improvement.
• The ability to lead change successfully and secure the commitment of staff, pupils and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to build effective relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• A commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing, inclusion, belonging and personal growth.
• The confidence to support, challenge and develop colleagues to ensure consistently high standards across the school.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A reflective, resilient and values-driven approach, with a relentless focus on improving outcomes for all children.

This role would particularly suit an ambitious leader who is motivated by the opportunity to shape school culture, lead meaningful improvement and play a central role in strengthening behaviour, attendance and personal development within a supportive and ambitious leadership team.

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from experienced leaders and a safeguarding team who are dedicated to doing the very best for pupils
• The opportunity to contribute to a whole-school transformation, shaping systems, practice and culture

Closing date for applications: Thursday 24th September 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, Teachers Pension Scheme, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).