Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Standards
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, term time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale L10–L14 (£64,691 – £71,330)* (Teacher Pay award Pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to lead on Behaviour and Standards and join our ambitious and dedicated Senior Leadership Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader who is passionate about creating a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving high standards of behaviour, attendance, attitudes to learning and student culture across the school.
Our school is a successful, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation within the local community. We are proud of the positive culture that exists across the school, underpinned by high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Students are well supported, engage positively in school life and achieve well.
The school was inspected by Ofsted in March 2026 and inspectors recognised the calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school, the high expectations established by leaders and staff, and the positive attitudes to learning demonstrated by students. Attendance, behaviour and the culture for learning were also recognised as strengths of the school.
We are looking for a leader who:
- has a proven track record of securing high standards and positive outcomes for students;
- is visible, approachable and committed to building strong relationships with students, staff and families;
- has the ability to inspire, motivate and support colleagues;
- is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every child achieves their potential;
- shares our ambition and commitment to continuous school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- enthusiastic, respectful and well-behaved students;
- a committed and supportive staff team;
- a strong culture of collaboration and professional development;
- supportive governors and leadership colleagues;
the opportunity to contribute strategically to the next stage of the school’s continued success
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 763 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@hfch.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01706 360607
Due to increasing student numbers, Holy Family RC & CE College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Humanities who is passionate about education and who has a flair for working with young people, who will drive the Humanities department on to its next stage of development as a high performing faculty.
Holy Family RC and CE College is a Dual Faith Christian 11-16 school located in Heywood, Rochdale. The College was judged as “Good” by OFSTED in January 2022 and “Outstanding” by both Salford and Manchester Diocese in June 2023.
The College is committed to becoming Outstanding in all areas, and is rapidly driving improvement across the school. This post would be suitable for teachers who would welcome the chance to become part of our exciting journey.
Arranging a visit to Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hfch.co.uk.
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