Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attendance

Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attendance

Are you an experienced senior leader ready to drive positive change in behaviour and attendance? Looking to join a high-performing Multi-Academy Trust with a reputation for excellence? Ready to lead whole-school innovation and make a lasting impact on student outcomes?

We are recruiting for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join a thriving Secondary School within a high-performing Multi-Academy Trust across Leeds. The Trust is actively seeking a dynamic leader who can transform behaviour, improve attendance, and raise achievement across the school.

The Assistant Headteacher will join the Senior Leadership Team and take strategic responsibility for behaviour and attendance across the school. You'll identify underachieving students, implement effective intervention strategies, and lead initiatives that improve outcomes for all learners. This includes students across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

You’ll play a pivotal role in creating a culture of challenge and support, working with staff and students to raise standards and develop outstanding teaching and learning practice. You’ll lead whole-school change, drive innovation, and work collaboratively across the Trust to share best practice.

This Assistant Headteacher position is ideal for aspiring senior leaders with a proven track record at leadership level or equivalent responsibility within education.

• Opportunity to work at an exceptional Leeds secondary school within a high-performing Trust
• Full-time Assistant Headteacher role (permanent position)
• Leadership L8-L12 salary (£61,534 - £67,898)
• Substantial and sustained professional development opportunities
• Robust CPD programme to help you flourish in your career
• Work across the Trust with opportunities to share resources and collaborate
• Auto-enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension
• Enhanced occupational benefits (adoption, maternity, paternity pay)
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, CBT, physiotherapy, virtual GP)
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Wellbeing and Menopause support groups
• Blue Light Card access
• Free onsite parking and gym facilities
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Generous leave of absence policy
• Range of retail and leisure discounts

• Proven experience at senior leadership level or equivalent within education
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent teaching background
• Forward-thinking and visionary with high-level organisational skills
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with ability to inspire staff and students
• Experience of leading whole-school change and innovation
• Strong track record in improving behaviour and attendance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
• Resilient under pressure with ability to manage complex situations
• Team player who leads by example and sets high standards
• Committed to ensuring every child receives an outstanding education
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Step into a leadership role that makes a real difference to young people's lives. Apply today for this Assistant Headteacher position in Leeds.

Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment checks.

Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attendance – Leeds Secondary School – Leadership L8-L12 (£61,534 - £67,898)