Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal – Behaviour and Attitudes
Location: Darwen
Salary: L12 – L16 £65,286 - £72,126
Full-time, Permanent

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic leader to join a highly reputable and expanding Multi-Academy Trust as Assistant Principal – Behaviour and Attitudes. This role is based at a thriving secondary school in Darwen, where a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and student success is at the heart of everything they do.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and driving a positive culture across the school, ensuring that high expectations for behaviour, attitudes, and personal development are embedded in all aspects of school life. This is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking organisation that is dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on behaviour, attendance, and attitudes across the school, ensuring a safe, respectful, and aspirational environment.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote positive student behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, and teaching staff to uphold high expectations for student conduct.
• Monitor and analyse behaviour and attendance data, using insights to inform interventions and improvement strategies.
• Support staff in implementing effective behaviour management strategies and provide professional development where needed.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student welfare and success.
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the school, supporting the wider strategic vision of the Trust.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a strong track record of leadership experience in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of effective behaviour management strategies and their impact on student progress.
• Have experience in leading whole-school initiatives that have improved behaviour, attendance, and attitudes.
• Be a highly motivated and resilient leader with a passion for student welfare and success.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students, staff, and parents.
• Have the ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive positive change.
• Be aligned with the values and ethos of the Multi-Academy Trust, demonstrating commitment to excellence and inclusion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-established and ambitious school, working within a supportive and collaborative leadership team.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience and contact details.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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