Assistant Headteacher - Relationships and Behaviour

Do you believe that every child deserves the very best education? Are you creative, enthusiastic, energetic and a committed team player? If so, we have the position for you! We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher (Relationships and Behaviour)  to join our team to inspire and engage our pupils.

We are a comprehensive school situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park on the northwest side of Sheffield, we have both a higher-than-average number of high prior attaining students coupled with a growing number of students with additional needs.

The school is a Member of Tapton School Academy Trust. The Trust have a shared vision to ‘realise the life chances and dreams of every child’. Our mission is to provide a safe place to be, provide great teaching and learning and create an environment where all opportunities are within reach. Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality.

About this post

We are seeking a leader who will help us drive forward our vision for Relationships and Behaviour, who can lead our behavioural culture to the next level.

Specific responsibilities

• To lead on behaviour systems and strategy in the school
• To further develop our trauma informed approach and restorative practice
• To enhance our safeguarding practice, and to be a proactive Deputy Safeguarding lead
• To further develop the professional practice of our pastoral team, especially the Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Team.
• Attend and participate in all SLT meetings, presenting reports and updates as required.

You will be working closely with the Headteacher to develop an outstanding behaviour and safeguarding culture system in school.

You will be line managing the Heads of Year and Pastoral Team. 

You will need to be able to:

·       Demonstrate and deliver excellent leadership and teaching in any subject area.

·       Be able to work under pressure within a strong team focused towards challenging goals

·       Have excellent organisational and communication skills

 ·       Share in our vision for realising the life chances and dreams of every child.

 In return we can offer you:

·       A vibrant learning community with a team who are committed to great teaching and learning for all its pupils.

·       A high level of community involvement

·       A well-resourced and stimulating environment.

·       An established MAT of schools which shares and builds on effective practice.

·       A great place to work where colleagues are valued and receive high-quality support with rich learning and development opportunities.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff share this commitment.  This position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

If you are ready for such a challenge, then please click below to apply today.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 2nd May 2024.

Please note:

 ·       Please do not complete a Sheffield City Council application form for this post. All applicants are to use the TES application form.