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Teaching Vacancies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aylesford School in Warwick is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes to lead behaviour, culture and student conduct across the 4–16 all‑through school. You will head a team of five Heads of Year, a dedicated behaviour team and a pastoral administrator, delivering a values‑driven educational experience with high expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity for visionary leaders to join the senior leadership team and influence inclusion, safeguarding and community

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic thinking for behaviour and culture underpinned by inclusion.
• Experience with safeguarding and leading pastoral teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour, culture and student conduct to create a positive, inclusive environment.
• Lead a team of five Heads of Year, a behaviour team and a pastoral administrator to drive improvements in attitudes to learning.
• Commit to comprehensive education with high expectations for every student and collaborate with families and external partners.

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour & Pastoral

What skills and experience we're looking for

Aylesford School is an ambitious 4–16 all-through comprehensive school serving Warwick and the surrounding communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader to join our newly formed senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Aylesford School. We have recently moved into beautifully refurbished facilities, experienced significant changes in leadership and governance, and are building a values-driven school that delivers an exceptional educational experience for every student. If you are a visionary leader who is passionate about comprehensive education and eager to help create something truly special, there has never been a better time to join Aylesford’s leadership team.

As Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour and Attitudes, you will provide strategic leadership for behaviour, culture and student conduct, helping to create a positive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive. You will lead a team of five Heads of Year, an experienced behaviour team and a pastoral administrator. You will be committed to comprehensive education and inclusion, with unrelentingly high expectations for every student. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners, you will drive continual improvements in behaviour and attitudes to learning.

What the school offers its staff

Aylesford School subscribes to the Schools Advisory Service staff wellbeing package which offers a full range of wellbeing services. All employed members of staff have access to the facilities covered within this support package. Below is a non-exhaustive list of services that are accessible by the following methods.

• Whole staff induction programme; you will be assigned to a staff member for the duration of your induction
• Development opportunities
• On-site gym that staff can be used by staff members
• Staff room with a free coffee/hot chocolate vending machine
• Cakes at the staff briefing (Monday after School)
• Access to the canteen
• Reduced rates at Nuffield Health Gym
• VDU assessments and contributions towards the cost of glasses for our DSE users
• Family friendly policy

In addition to the above, all staff members following a successful completion of the probationary period will have access to the following:

• GP Helpline, for employees and members of their household.
• Counselling for employees and members of their household.
• Nurse support line for any Issue
• Maternity Webinars
• Therapy for cancer support
• Gym Fitness programs and challenges are provided via gym app.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.