Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour, Standards, Rewards & Parental Engagement

The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School are currently recruiting for a dynamic Lead Practitioner for Behaviour and Attitudes to join our welcoming and successful school. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the behaviour, attitudes, and culture across the academy. This position is ideal for an innovative and dedicated educator who is committed to developing comprehensive behavioural strategies that support positive outcomes and foster a supportive, inclusive school culture. 

The successful candidate will: 

Leadership: 

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students  
• Maintain clear vision, purpose and high expectations focused on student behaviour for learning.  
• Inspire, motivate and influence staff and students to reach the highest standards.   
• Be an excellent role model for all staff and students and be a visible, supportive, and challenging senior leader.   
• Actively contribute to the day-to-day management of the school.   
• Actively contribute to upholding excellent standards of behaviour for learning and rewards. 
• Lead identified projects to tackle underachievement of specific student groups 
• Maintain a prominent visible presence, monitoring the work of the academy daily. 
• Lead staff training to support the implementation of the whole-school behaviour policy  
• Have strategic oversight and operational control over the effective implementation of the behaviour policy in school. Motivate students and staff to achieve the highest possible standards and secure the best possible outcomes for students 
• To liaise with outside agencies where appropriate.   
• To support all staff in implementing and using the behaviour policy to ensure consistency of expectation  
• To oversee analysis of behaviour data and co-ordinate the Pastoral team’s response to the data   
• To identify teachers’ professional development needs in relation to behaviour management and lead training as required  
• To guide, motivate and hold to account the wider Pastoral Team, addressing any training and development needs 
• On behalf of the Headteacher, to inform parents of fixed term exclusions and support with re-integration meetings  
• The post holder will chair the meetings commensurate with the post and produce the action points resulting from each meeting, distributing them to the relevant members of staff.  
• In addition, the post holder is required to attend all meetings of the Senior Leadership Team and meetings, as appropriate, of the governors (including governor committees) and external bodies and organisations as appropriate. 
• Develop and implement strategic behaviour management programmes tailored to the specific needs of the school community.   
• Provide guidance and support to staff in managing student behaviour, ensuring alignment with the academy's overall values and policies.  
•  Lead training sessions and workshops for teachers and support staff on effective behaviour management techniques and positive reinforcement strategies 
• Collaborate with other Lead Practitioners and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure a cohesive approach to student behaviour and discipline across the academy.   
• Analyse behavioural data to inform the development of proactive strategies aimed at enhancing student behaviour and school culture 
• Monitor and analyse behavioural trends within the school to inform practices and interventions. 

*PLEASE NOTE THIS COULD CLOSE EARLIER THAN 22ND MAY 2024*