Assistant Principal: Student Culture & Behaviour

Assistant Principal: Student Culture & Behaviour

Required September 24

Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed school of 1160 students, situated on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. Our location provides easy access to and from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton.

Burton Borough is in a very exciting point in its development having joined the Learning Community Trust on the 1st April 2024. We are proud to be a part of this growing Trust, which offers the successful candidate a collegiate environment within a research-informed community of professionals.

The school sits at the heart of the Newport community and aims to ensure that the skills, talents and attributes of all our young people are fostered so they flourish within a caring environment that has high aspirations for all. We believe that all students in our community have the right to the highest standard of education and see ourselves as having a privileged role in ensuring the young people of Newport prosper.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school. 

We are seeking a passionate professional to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing a thriving student culture and fostering positive behaviour.

In this leadership role, you will:

• Champion the creation of a warm and supportive school environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth for all students.
• Develop and implement a clear and consistent behaviour management strategy, ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to design and deliver engaging programmes that nurture student well-being, respect, and a sense of belonging.
• Lead by example, fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Stay abreast of best practices in student culture and behaviour management.

We offer: 

• A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching craft and leadership skills.
• A strong pastoral community built through a horizontal tutoring system, so that we can offer support at each year group level. 
• A ‘stage not age’ attitude to career development opportunities 
• A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities.

For further information, please visit our website at www.burtonborough.org.uk, or telephone 01952 386500 or email recruitment.bbs@taw.org.uk

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Closure date: Monday, 13th May 2024 at 12pm

Interviews: Tuesday, 14th May 2024