Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Safeguarding

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Safeguarding job opportunity with a focus on safeguarding and pastoral care.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes moral, spiritual, and social development for all students. It is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares young people for the future.

The Opportunity:

As the Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Safeguarding, you will lead the school’s approach to behaviour management, safeguarding, and pastoral care. In this role, you will ensure a culture of safety, dignity, and respect, while supporting vulnerable students and driving staff development. This is a key leadership position with significant impact on student well-being and school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in behaviour management, pastoral systems, and safeguarding across the school.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the school meets all safeguarding and child protection standards.
• Develop and implement consistent behaviour policies and systems that promote a positive school environment.
• Collaborate with staff, external agencies, and families to support vulnerable students and ensure their educational success.
• Lead and develop pastoral teams, ensuring they are well-trained and aligned with the school’s values.
• Foster a culture rooted in dignity, respect, and the school’s ethos.
• Drive staff training and professional development in safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding and behaviour policies, making improvements where necessary.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within education, with a focus on behaviour and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, including the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and external agencies.
• A strong moral purpose and commitment to student welfare and school values.
• Experience in managing and leading pastoral teams.

Preferred

• Experience in a Catholic or faith-based school setting.
• Experience in developing and delivering staff training on behaviour and safeguarding.
• Experience in leading school-wide initiatives to improve student behaviour and well-being.
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum and its requirements for pastoral and safeguarding education.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme for all staff.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to Kent Rewards, offering discounts on travel, insurance, and education courses.