Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Culture)

The Arthur Terry School have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher, to join the Senior Leadership Team in our successful, oversubscribed school. This is a special opportunity for an inspirational and ambitious leader to build on our strong foundations of behaviour, culture and personal development.

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

As Assistant Headteacher you will:

• Share in the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Strategically lead behavioural curriculum, personal development and attendance
• Motivate, coach and develop staff to ensure consistency and high standards of behaviour
• Monitor data, identify trends and work with relevant team to intervene early and ensure excellent student outcomes
• Be visible and lead a culture of “all of us, all the time”

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Be an experienced and excellent classroom practitioner and hold QTS Sky high expectations of student achievement
• Positive mindset with the energy and enthusiasm to inspire others
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents/carers
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of world-class behaviour and culture
• To promote and embody the ‘Arthur Terry’ ethos of ‘be proud, be kind, be ready’ and ensure children are at the heart of everything we do

What you will get in return

• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• An established team of wider professionals
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• The chance to work with a learning community

What you need to do now

To arrange an informal chat about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Jo Fairclough, Headteacher, on email

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

Please note we do not accept CV’s, applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received. xwzovoh

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026.

Interviews: 19th and 20th May 2026.