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Kettlethorpe High School

Assistant Headteacher

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To support and assist the Headteacher in all aspects of school life.
To provide strategic leadership of behaviour, culture, and attitudes across the school,

ensuring a safe, orderly and aspirational environment in which all pupils can thrive. The postholder will lead the development and consistent implementation of behaviour systems, staff training, and targeted interventions, contributing to whole-school improvement and the realisation of the school's vision and values

To fulfil all the requirements and duties as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and

Conditions Document relating to the Conditions of Employment of an Assistant Headteacher.

To seek to achieve any performance criteria, objectives or targets agreed with or set by

the Headteacher and School's Governing Body in accordance with the requirements set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people within the school,

by assisting the Headteacher in ensuring that the school's policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children and child protection are fully implemented and followed by all staff.,

Lead the whole-school strategy for behaviour, culture and attitudes, aligned with the School Improvement

Plan and the school's values.

Set and communicate high expectations for student conduct, learning behaviours, attendance and

punctuality.

Use behaviour, attendance and exclusion data to inform strategy, policy, staffing, and resource allocation;

report regularly to SLT and Governors.

Contribute to Ofsted readiness in relation to Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.

2) Behaviour Policy, Systems and Consistency

Own and review the Culture and Behaviour Policy, rewards and sanctions framework, ensuring consistent

application by all staff.

Oversee effective systems for logging, monitoring and follow-up (e.g., detentions, restorative meetings,

internal suspension, reintegration).

Ensure duties, transitions, arrival/dismissal, and lesson changeovers are calm and well-managed; lead

regular behaviour and uniform walks.

Coordinate responses to serious incidents, ensuring timely investigation, communication and record

keeping.3) Staff Development and Coaching

Design and deliver high-quality CPD on routines, behaviour management, de-escalation, trauma-informed

practice and restorative approaches.

Coach and support teaching and support staff, including ECTs and new joiners, to embed consistent

routines and classroom cultures.

Provide guidance on reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice for pupils with additional needs.

4) Pastoral Leadership and Inclusion

Line-manage pastoral teams and Heads of Year to ensure early identification and support for pupils at risk

of disengagement or exclusion.

Work closely with the SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure behaviour systems are

inclusive and meet diverse needs.

Oversee attendance and punctuality strategies, tackling persistent absence and promoting excellent

attendance.

Lead or contribute to multi-agency work and meetings (e.g., PSPs, TAC/TAF, AP placements, reintegration

plans).5) Student Leadership, Ethos and Community

Champion a positive, respectful school culture, promoting student voice and leadership (e.g., prefects,

ambassadors, peer mentors).

Lead initiatives that strengthen a sense of belonging, pride, and participation in wider school life (e.g.,

rewards, celebrations, enrichment).

Build strong relationships with parents/carers; communicate clearly and constructively regarding

behaviour expectations and support.6) Quality Assurance and Impact

Conduct learning/behaviour walks and reviews; triangulate evidence from data, observations, and

pupil/parent/staff feedback.

Produce concise, evaluative reports for SLT and Governors on behaviour, attendance, exclusions and

culture priorities.

Set and monitor key performance indicators; evaluate interventions for impact and cost-effectiveness.

Generic responsibilities

Performing the professional duties of an Assistant Headteacher as set out in the DfE School Teachers' Pay

and Conditions Document

Contribution to SEF process and School Development Plan (SDP) production, monitoring/evaluation

relevant to strategic areas

To support, facilitate and monitor the progress of designated areas of the School Development Plan/SEF to

ensure a significant contribution to the SDP

Middle Leader development: internal team review process; team self-evaluation; action planning; quality

assurance; effective line management by Senior Leadership Team (SLT) links to each team

Strategic and operational lead on a specific area within school (dependant on applicant skills/experience)
Working with DHT: Teaching and Learning and DHT: Curriculum, Outcomes and Personalisation to work

with teams on areas that require focus following QA and data reviews.Knowledge and skills

Local, national and global trends, re: education/pedagogy
Subject leadership and transformational change to inform and develop pupil outcomes at all levels
Be aware and have a thorough understanding of the Ofsted School Inspection Framework/Evaluation

Schedule and how this applies to school accountability

New technologies, their use and impact
Strategies to promote individual and team development and performance
The inter-connection between managing performance, CPD and sustained school improvement
Principles and models of self-evaluation
Principles and strategies of school improvement
Change implementation.

Professional QualitiesAbility to:

Think strategically
Actively promote the values and vision for the school
Provide inspirational leadership and strategic support for the Headteacher
Influence and motivate
Inspire, challenge and empower others
Develop and sustain individuals and teams
Demonstrate the principles and practice of effective teaching and learning
Collaborate and network within and beyond the school
Give and receive effective feedback and to act to improve personal performance
Manage conflict.

Commitment to:

Collaborative vision of excellence and equity
Inclusion for all pupils/communities
Raising standards for all in pursuit of excellence
The entitlement of all pupils to effective teaching and learning
Personalised learning
Teamwork and collaboration.

Additional DutiesGeneral expectations of School Leadership Team (SLT):

Collaborate as a member of SLT in order to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high

standards for all pupils

To play a major role in determining future strategy for the school
Contributing actively towards the formulation of all school policies and protocols and ensuring their

consistent implementation throughout the school

Ensuring high quality teaching and learning in line managed subject areas, following the school policy for

self-evaluation, quality assurance and review

To manage delegated budgets effectively
To attend school leadership and governing body meetings
To engage in the process of appointing new staff, including the interview process
To participate in duties: lunch/break/before and after school
Taking assemblies as required
Sharing in line management of pupil disciplinary incidents, making recommendations to the Headteacher

regarding exclusions and facilitating the process of pupil reintegration

To participate in the monitoring evaluation and review of teaching and learning across the school as

required. Managing any capability or disciplinary procedures, in line with school policy, where appropriate.Core Duties/Ethos

To promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity in all aspects of the school
To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to

encourage staff and pupils to follow this example

To show a record of excellent attendance and punctuality.

Teaching

To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching and to function/participate as a member of a subject

area: - Teacher standards

To model outstanding/good practice in the classroom.

Other

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each

individual task undertaken may not be identified

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to undertake

work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description

To be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers., Undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information.
Provide satisfactory references, including verification of employment history and explanation of any gaps.
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK and provide original documentation for identity and

qualifications.

Participate in safeguarding induction and ongoing training to maintain awareness of child protection

responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Ourrecruitment processes are designed to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children and uphold thehighest standards of professional conduct and integrity.Not all the above duties will need to be performed all the time and will vary according to the needs of the schoolat any one time. The specific focus for the Assistant Headteacher will be negotiated and agreed at the beginning ofeach performance management cycle.In addition to the above duties, the postholder will carry out any other reasonable duties relevant to the role asdetermined by the Headteacher. Responsibility for ResourcesEmployees (supervision):As assigned by the Headteacher/ Governing Body (Teaching & Non-Teaching)Financial:As assigned by the Headteacher/ Governing BodyPhysical:Responsibility (as assigned by the Headteacher) for the physical resources held in school e.g.manual or computerised information; data and records; office and other equipment; tools andinstruments; vehicles; machinery; fixtures and fittings; goods, stocks and supplies. Employment checks

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status with good honours

degree

Evidence of involvement in INSET activities as

a participant and as a providerExperience

Substantial experience within the secondary

phase

Strategic responsibilities in school leadership

and management

Leadership of one or more curriculum areas,

successfully designing a coherent and well sequenced curriculum and delivering CPD to,

Show strong interpersonal skills, responding

appropriately to both adults and children

Have a calm approach and positive attitude to

behaviour management

Work in partnership with the Headteacher,

supporting and leading the raising of standards across the school

Hold difficult conversations when necessary,

and communicate messages effectively even when they may not be well receivedPersonal

Ability