Assistant Principal - Behaviour and Attendance
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9fb6a5f2-b82b-41d7-acdb-f1c0bee584ac |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Successful leadership and management experience in a school
• Experience of managing significant change effectively
• Experience of leading on child protection and safeguarding within a school
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
• Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
• Proven and consistent track record of school improvement
• An understanding of current educational developments and a clear grasp of issues relating to education.
• Knowledge of behaviour leadership at whole school level
• Comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date guidance and support regarding behaviour strategies.
• Skills and knowledge to deal with student safety and behaviour.
• A clear working knowledge of how to manage innovation and change.
• Proven ability to analyse data, evaluate performance and plan for improvement.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of effective behaviour management strategies.
• An understanding of the need to utilise school resources effectively, with an awareness of best value principles.
• Experience of Performance Management for support and/or teaching staff.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and to build effective working relationships
• Be creative and have highly developed problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills and the ability to produce practical and innovative solutions
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, including working under pressure and to deadlines
• An ability to work in collaborative partnership with the full range of people, other school/academies and organisations associated with the Academy - staff, parents, governors, community, business, Diocese, Trust and LA.
• Ability to set high and clear expectations and hold others to account for their performance, delivering clear messages to ensure (at least) good pupil progress including an ability to lead, manage and support teams.
• Well-developed social and communication skills.
• Tact, sensitivity, integrity, good judgement.
• Confidence, independence and flexibility.
• A commitment to the well-being of staff.
• A commitment to and ability to lead Academy improvement and manage change.
• An ability to lead and manage school standards.
• Confident with data and IT.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead school based INSET and parent information meetings.
• Demonstrable coaching/mentoring skills to support the development of other staff.
• A commitment to equal opportunities.
• The ability to give and receive effective feedback and act to improve personal performance.
• Stamina, motivation and dedication.
• High Expectations and Aspirations.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community
• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils
• A commitment to inclusive comprehensive education and a belief that education and hard work can transform lives.
• Exemplify and promote the ethos and values of the school and the eight ways these are lived out at Bluecoat Wollaton.
• An empathy for children from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds, but someone who doesn’t tolerate low expectations.
• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct.
• Be committed to and in strong support of the important Christian values of the Trust’s religious foundation, no matter your own faith background.
• A commitment to and ability to lead Academy improvement and manage change.
• Commitment. A willingness to work hard, with enthusiasm and vision.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and a keenness to embrace new ideas and challenges.
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
What the school offers its staff
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• *Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal responsible for Behaviour and Attendance.
Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join our leadership team and drive the pastoral vision of our school. We’re looking for a passionate and strategic leader to shape a culture where every child thrives—academically, socially, and emotionally.
As Head of Pastoral Care, you will lead on behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing across the whole school, ensuring that our standards remain unapologetically high. You’ll work alongside a strong team of Year Leaders, supported by a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Targeted Support Lead, giving you the resources and expertise to make a lasting difference.
Your leadership will guarantee that every child excels, regardless of their starting point. You’ll champion ambition, unlock potential, and create an environment where students consistently exceed expectations.
This is the perfect role for an ambitious pastoral leader who wants to take their career to the next level. You’ll be relentless in driving exceptional behaviour and consistency, enabling teachers to teach and students to learn in a culture of respect and aspiration.
If you’re ready to lead with vision, inspire change, and transform outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 11–16 Church of England secondary school within Archway Learning Trust. Guided by values of faith, hope, and love, we foster ambition and resilience in a diverse, supportive community. Our culture ensures exceptional behaviour, academic success, and opportunities for every student to flourish.
Archway Learning Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust serving Nottingham and Derby. With a vision of Working Together. Transforming Lives, we provide inclusive, high-quality education across primary, secondary, and sixth form academies. Our mission is to raise aspirations, challenge disadvantage, and deliver excellence through collaboration and innovation.
The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.
The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Successful leadership and management experience in a school
• Experience of managing significant change effectively
• Experience of leading on child protection and safeguarding within a school
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
• Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
• Proven and consistent track record of school improvement
• An understanding of current educational developments and a clear grasp of issues relating to education.
• Knowledge of behaviour leadership at whole school level
• Comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date guidance and support regarding behaviour strategies.
• Skills and knowledge to deal with student safety and behaviour.
• A clear working knowledge of how to manage innovation and change.
• Proven ability to analyse data, evaluate performance and plan for improvement.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of effective behaviour management strategies.
• An understanding of the need to utilise school resources effectively, with an awareness of best value principles.
• Experience of Performance Management for support and/or teaching staff.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and to build effective working relationships
• Be creative and have highly developed problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills and the ability to produce practical and innovative solutions
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, including working under pressure and to deadlines
• An ability to work in collaborative partnership with the full range of people, other school/academies and organisations associated with the Academy - staff, parents, governors, community, business, Diocese, Trust and LA.
• Ability to set high and clear expectations and hold others to account for their performance, delivering clear messages to ensure (at least) good pupil progress including an ability to lead, manage and support teams.
• Well-developed social and communication skills.
• Tact, sensitivity, integrity, good judgement.
• Confidence, independence and flexibility.
• A commitment to the well-being of staff.
• A commitment to and ability to lead Academy improvement and manage change.
• An ability to lead and manage school standards.
• Confident with data and IT.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead school based INSET and parent information meetings.
• Demonstrable coaching/mentoring skills to support the development of other staff.
• A commitment to equal opportunities.
• The ability to give and receive effective feedback and act to improve personal performance.
• Stamina, motivation and dedication.
• High Expectations and Aspirations.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community
• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils
• A commitment to inclusive comprehensive education and a belief that education and hard work can transform lives.
• Exemplify and promote the ethos and values of the school and the eight ways these are lived out at Bluecoat Wollaton.
• An empathy for children from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds, but someone who doesn’t tolerate low expectations.
• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct.
• Be committed to and in strong support of the important Christian values of the Trust’s religious foundation, no matter your own faith background.
• A commitment to and ability to lead Academy improvement and manage change.
• Commitment. A willingness to work hard, with enthusiasm and vision.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and a keenness to embrace new ideas and challenges.
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
What the school offers its staff
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• *Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal responsible for Behaviour and Attendance.
Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join our leadership team and drive the pastoral vision of our school. We’re looking for a passionate and strategic leader to shape a culture where every child thrives—academically, socially, and emotionally.
As Head of Pastoral Care, you will lead on behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing across the whole school, ensuring that our standards remain unapologetically high. You’ll work alongside a strong team of Year Leaders, supported by a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Targeted Support Lead, giving you the resources and expertise to make a lasting difference.
Your leadership will guarantee that every child excels, regardless of their starting point. You’ll champion ambition, unlock potential, and create an environment where students consistently exceed expectations.
This is the perfect role for an ambitious pastoral leader who wants to take their career to the next level. You’ll be relentless in driving exceptional behaviour and consistency, enabling teachers to teach and students to learn in a culture of respect and aspiration.
If you’re ready to lead with vision, inspire change, and transform outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 11–16 Church of England secondary school within Archway Learning Trust. Guided by values of faith, hope, and love, we foster ambition and resilience in a diverse, supportive community. Our culture ensures exceptional behaviour, academic success, and opportunities for every student to flourish.
Archway Learning Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust serving Nottingham and Derby. With a vision of Working Together. Transforming Lives, we provide inclusive, high-quality education across primary, secondary, and sixth form academies. Our mission is to raise aspirations, challenge disadvantage, and deliver excellence through collaboration and innovation.
The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.
The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.