Assistant Headteacher- Behaviour & Attitudes

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

Are you a passionate, child-centred leader who believes that exceptional behaviour, wellbeing and relationships are the foundation of great education? Do you thrive on building systems that help every young person feel safe, regulated and ready to learn? If so, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact.

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour & Attitudes to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive whole-school excellence across behaviour, pastoral care and personal development. This is a pivotal role for a dynamic, emotionally intelligent leader who can combine strategic thinking with a highly visible, hands-on presence.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

Drive whole-school behaviour, attitudes and pastoral strategies alongside the Headteacher and SLT.
Lead consistent, relational and trauma-informed behaviour and pastoral systems across both sites.
Maintain a visible leadership presence, modelling exemplary behaviour practice and contributing to whole-school improvement.
Behaviour, Attitudes & Pastoral Excellence

Oversee behaviour standards, emotional regulation and wellbeing, ensuring pupils are safe, supported and ready to learn.
Use data to monitor behaviour, attitudes and personal development, shaping interventions and reintegration plans.
Lead targeted pastoral and therapeutic support to improve engagement, attendance and readiness to learn.
Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Collaboration

Ensure safeguarding, attendance and behaviour systems are robust and fully compliant with statutory duties.
Work closely with external agencies, clinical teams and local authorities to coordinate holistic support.
Chair pastoral, safeguarding or reintegration meetings where required.
Staff Leadership & Development

Line manage and coach staff, ensuring high-quality behaviour management and pastoral practice.
Provide training, modelling and support in trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation.
Contribute to quality assurance processes linked to behaviour, safeguarding and pastoral care.
SEND & Inclusion

Work with the SENCO to ensure all EHCP behaviour provisions are fully met.
Align behaviour and pastoral strategies with individual needs and personalised pathways.
Oversee reintegration planning informed by behaviour, wellbeing and progress data.
What you will bring

QTS or equivalent required
Appropriate leadership & management experience
A compassionate, reflective and resilient leader with a deep understanding of trauma-informed and relational practice.
Skilled in developing whole-school systems that promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
Experienced in pastoral leadership, safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.
Able to inspire, coach and hold staff to high standards.
Committed to creating a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment where every child can succeed.
A UK driving licence

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
"Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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