Assistant Principal

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and visionary Assistant Principal – Student Welfare, Behaviour and Attitudes to help lead our school. You will have the opportunity to shape students' lives positively, fostering a supportive environment where individual needs are celebrated and educational success is prioritised.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies to support student welfare, manage behaviour effectively, and foster positive attitudes towards learning.

To create, promote and maintain a high quality, positive, inclusive, and safe school culture and educational environment.

To work closely with the Principal and SLT on strategic school improvement planning and school self-evaluation to ensure continued development.

To undertake a teaching commitment to promote outstanding classroom practice and to sustain curriculum innovation. Shared responsibility for lesson observations and providing high quality coaching, support and mentoring as appropriate.

Foster a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.

Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external partners to support student learning.

Key Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Qualified to degree level and above.

Extensive experience with an excellent understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, preferably within an SEMH or SEN setting with a strong understanding of the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students.

Excellent understanding of effective strategies for maintaining high standards of learning behaviour, behaviour and discipline within the classroom and wider school context. To demonstrate high-quality leadership, including the ability to lead, coach, motivate and enthuse others. Excellent knowledge and understanding of best practice relating to child protection and safeguarding. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees