The Assistant Headteacher for behaviour role is a pivotal post in our school which will work closely with the rest of the Senior Leadership Team to lead and implement the school behaviour management strategy, including how pupils are rewarded.
In recent years Our Lady's Catholic College has made many improvements; in March 2024, Ofsted judged behaviour in school as 'good'. We are looking for someone to continue the sterling work of the previous post holder, who has moved on following promotion.
The successful candidate will:
* be a visible leader, confidently holding students and staff to the highest standards
* maintain and develop further the strong Catholic ethos of our school
* be responsible for ensuring the behaviour strategy is carefully implemented, based upon consistency, to ensure that behaviour in and out of lessons is exemplary.
* be expected to deliver training to staff to enable them to use the behaviour strategies consistently and effectively.
* line manage Progress Leaders
* be responsible for the tracking and monitoring of behaviour and working with both the middle and senior leadership teams.
* be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our children, families and community
* have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to promote and encourage parental engagement
* be able to form positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
* be able to engage and motivate young people
* assist in the day-to-day running of the school
* be an excellent classroom teacher
* contribute to the vision and strategic direction of the school
* embed the virtues as character education through the pastoral team
* liaise with Year 7 Progress Leader and primary schools line managing the transition process
This opportunity will provide the chance to join a Leadership Team of established professionals. You will need to share our dedication to ensuring that all our young people can succeed in all aspects of their life. You will also need to be a highly skilled classroom practitioner, as all members of the Leadership Team model good practice and contribute to the development of research led pedagogy.
Closing date: Monday 7th October at 9am
Interviews: 16th/17th October (TBC)