Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes

This Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes opportunity is built around leading whole-school behaviour, attitudes and pastoral strategies. It would suit someone who can bring calm communication, safeguarding awareness, resilience, and respectful support to the role.

Where the work sits

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning diffe. 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.

How the role works day to day

Leading whole-school behaviour, attitudes and pastoral strategies. Embedding trauma-informed and relational approaches across the school. Using data and evidence to drive improvement in behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.

What helps in this setting

Calm communication, safeguarding awareness, resilience, and respectful support.

Practical details

• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.

What needs to be in place

• Support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.
• Relevant care, clinical.
• All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check