ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - BEHAVIOUR
Charles Darwin School, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AU18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 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: FULL TIME
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
This full-time post is available from September 2026 and offers an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic staff and a successful and supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) whose members are committed to making a difference. The SLT consists of the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and five Assistant Headteachers, all with specific areas of responsibility, linked to the new Ofsted framework.
‘The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and behave well’ (Ofsted 2023)
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a track record of success and innovation - a team player who also has excellent leadership qualities.
In June 2023 Ofsted described Charles Darwin School as “…an inclusive school. The school’s values of “aspire, endeavour and achieve” are at the core of the school’s work. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed and reach their potential.”
We are seeking someone who:
- Has a passion for education and is open to innovative approaches in everyday aspects of school life
- Is passionate about their subject area and lifelong learning
- Is always committed to securing the best outcomes for all students in the school
- Contribute to the overall development of the school
- Is flexible in their approach constantly adapting to new challenges.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school and wider Trust
- The opportunity to work with pastoral and subject leaders to create an exciting and engaging curriculum
- A working environment where everyone is valued and respected
- Enhanced professional and career development
Staff wellbeing is a key focus for the school and the Trust, with an Assistant Headteacher having specific responsibility in this area. Staff enjoy a number of benefits including free on-site parking, free tea/coffee at break, child-care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, free flu vaccinations and the opportunity to join outstanding residential trips such as trips to Iceland, and the annual ski-trip. Staff are also supported by an Employee Assistance Programme.
“Staff are proud to work at the school”
“Leaders have considered the workload of staff and have taken effective steps to improve staff well-being” (Ofsted 2023)
Further information about the job
The Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour will provide operational leadership to ensure a safe, positive and aspirational culture in which all pupils can thrive. The role exists to design, implement and sustain whole‑school systems that promote exemplary behaviour and strong engagement in learning, The Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and the Headteacher on the delivery of the Behaviour element of the ‘Behaviour and Attendance’ category.
The post‑holder will lead on creating a consistent, fair and restorative behaviour climate, supporting staff to uphold clear expectations and nurturing pupils’ personal development. They will work with leaders to further strengthen approaches of inclusion seen in our Finch provision and SEND inclusive practices consistently across the school. They will use data‑informed approaches to identify trends, intervene early, and remove barriers to attendance and engagement. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, external agencies and families, the Assistant Headteacher will champion inclusion, safeguard pupil wellbeing, and ensure that every student is able to access learning regularly, safely and successfully.
This role contributes directly to the school’s strategic priorities by shaping culture, strengthening relationships, and driving continual improvement in behaviour, attitudes and attendance across the school.
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 Charles Darwin School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Charles Darwin School website
- Email address
- jhodgkinson@cdarwin.com
- Phone number
- 01959 578806
Charles Darwin School is a highly successful co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 which has been serving the local community since 1973. We are a "good" school (Ofsted 2023) with an ethos that encourages academic rigour, high expectations and a well disciplined approach to learning. The school is set in the heart of the green belt, on the edge of Biggin Hill, yet within easy travelling distance to London and is surrounded by open spaces. The school has extensive sports and community facilities which include flood lit tennis courts, a sports hall, a multi-purpose hall, a fitness suite and a floodlit 3G pitch. The school also runs the Darwin Leisure Centre which is located on the school site. At the heart of the school are its distinctive ethos and a shared vision which are supported by the staff, students, parents and governors. This ethos and vision have helped to create a very strong caring and cohesive community based on the enduring values of high achievement, friendship, respect and compassion for others. The school enjoys a low staff turnover and is able to attract and retain well qualified and committed staff. There is an excellent programme of support for both new and experienced staff. The school is part of Inicio Educational Trust which is made up of 4 local secondary schools and 8 primary schools.
Arranging a visit to Charles Darwin School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jhodgkinson@cdarwin.com.
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