Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Attitudes
Saint John Bosco College, London, SW11 3DQ10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5hrs/week, Monday to Friday (Term time)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Leadership pay scale L4-14
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and capable individual to join the senior leadership team St John Bosco College Battersea, a Roman Catholic, 11 – 18 comprehensive school judged “good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and outstanding by the Archdiocese of Southwark in May 2025.
- This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious teacher or middle leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and talented candidates who have the willingness to work hard, the desire to make a difference and the ability to learn and grow. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate to complete an accredited senior leadership course supported by the school
- The main focus of the role will be on improving strengthening behaviour and attitudes across the school in line with our Salesian, RUAH ethos.
The successful candidate will have:
- Recent and relevant professional development
- Ability to enthuse, inspire and develop staff and students
- Proven track record of raising standards and securing good outcomes
- Successful experience of whole school responsibility
- Demonstrable experience of effectively managing and implementing change
- Ability to manage resources efficiently
- Understanding of and commitment to inclusion for all
- A positive approach to working with young people and be supportive of our Salesian ethos.
- Vision, innovative ideas and a positive approach
Knowledge of current educational issues and recent legislation
What the school offers its staff
OUR CULTURE AND ETHOS
✅ A proud, diverse and inclusive Catholic school making a real difference to the lives of our students ✅ A strong RUAH ethos (Respect, Understanding, Affection and Humour) – our culture is rooted in family, belonging and mutual respect ✅ Part of a worldwide Salesian network of schools – sharing values, mission and support ✅ A clear behaviour policy built on our values and consistently upheld ✅ Staff voice matters – we actively consult on wellbeing, workload, curriculum, systems and student experience ✅ Staff are celebrated on merit – regular recognition of the difference they make ✅ All SLT teach – modelling shared responsibility and understanding
WORKLOAD AND SYSTEMS THAT RESPECT STAFF TIME
✅ We promote working smarter, not harder – focusing on purposeful systems ✅ A streamlined marking policy – teachers do not mark every book; we prioritise impact over quantity ✅ Weekly department meetings built into the timetable – no late evenings ✅ PPA allowance of 17% including CPD and Departmental time in school hours, enabling teachers to plan high-quality lessons ✅ Only 2 break duties and 1 lunch duty per week – fair, balanced and manageable ✅ Centralised detention system for homework and lateness – led by the pastoral team, not individual teachers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
✅ A bespoke coaching programme for every staff member ✅ CPD rooted in the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment model – focused, practical and high-impact ✅ Weekly CPD time built into the school day – no need for regular after-school sessions ✅ Just 8 twilight CPD sessions scheduled across the whole year ✅ Accredited at Bronze by the TDT’s Building Expert Schools programme - independently verified for excellence in professional learning. ✅ Governors can financially support post-graduate studies ( up to 25%) for courses directly related to improving student outcomes or experience Our Commitment to Staff Wellbeing At SJBC, we’ re building a school that values its staff just as much as its students.
FLEXIBILITY AND WELLBEING
✅ Flexible PPA arrangements – staff can request a late start or early finish once a week to work from home ✅ Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 professional counselling and advice ✅ On-site gym – free for staff use ✅ A programme of staff social activities promoting wellbeing and a real sense of community led by an experienced staff wellbeing coordinator ✅ Trained Mental Health practitioners and MH first aiders available to support staff wellbeing ✅ Chaplaincy team that supports staff and students and dedicated spaces for quiet prayer and/or reflection for those that want it
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Saint John Bosco College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 828 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Saint John Bosco College website
- Email address
- apply@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk
St John Bosco College is an 'Outstanding' (RC Archdiocese of Southwark May 2019) Roman Catholic, 11 – 18 mixed school. The school is in the top 5% of schools nationally for GCSE progress and in the top 1% for progress made by disadvantaged students. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school.
Arranging a visit to Saint John Bosco College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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