Job Description
Summary:
Assistant Headteacher Community Wellbeing – Lead wellbeing and attendance initiatives in a values-driven school.
About the School:
The school is committed to raising achievement and enabling students to reach their full potential through a personalised and engaging curriculum. It provides a structured and supportive environment that fosters student growth and success.
The Opportunity:
As an Assistant Headteacher Community Wellbeing, you will lead the strategic development of whole-school wellbeing and trauma-informed practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the culture and systems that support pupils, families, and staff in a school focused on inclusion, therapeutic practice, and high aspirations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic development of whole-school wellbeing and trauma-informed practice.
- Drive improvements in attendance, ensuring every pupil is supported to access learning.
- Build strong, trusting parent and carer partnerships through proactive communication and engagement.
- Oversee transitions into school and between sites, ensuring each move is relational and well planned.
- Work closely with pastoral, clinical, and SEND teams to remove barriers to learning.
- Analyse wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour data to inform strategic decisions and reporting.
- Contribute to school improvement planning and evaluation aligned with ISI expectations.
- Be a visible, approachable, and relational leader who models the school’s values and high expectations.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience in middle or senior leadership within an SEMH or trauma-informed setting.
- Skilled in trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic thinking, and relational practice.
- Demonstrated impact in improving attendance.
- Confident in building relationships with families, staff, and external agencies.
- Data-literate, reflective, and committed to high standards.
Preferred
- Experience in leading wellbeing or community engagement initiatives.
- Knowledge of school improvement planning and evaluation processes.
- Experience with pastoral care and student support systems.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and term-time only contract.
- Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and pension scheme.
- Mental health support and physical health checks as part of wellbeing initiatives.