Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour & Culture

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L10 -L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

This position has become available at an exciting moment for the school as we move into the next phase of our strategic development. We are using this opportunity to strengthen our leadership capacity even further, ensuring that our students continue to benefit from exceptional pastoral care, a strong culture of respect, and consistently high expectations. We are now seeking a leader who can help shape the next stage of our journey.

Full details of the role will be explored at interview; areas of specific responsibility will include:

• Driving standards of behaviour, promoting positive ethos and culture
• Leading high quality pastoral care
• Implementing and monitoring attendance

We are looking to appoint a dynamic leader who:

• confidently translates a clear strategic vision into purposeful and effective day-to-day practice, ensuring impact across the school.
• is an exceptional classroom practitioner who models exemplary standards and supports others to do the same.
• has a proven track record of improving behaviour and culture, and who can lead teams with credibility, clarity and compassion.
• motivates and inspires both students and staff, securing engagement and driving continuous improvement.
• brings innovation, resilience and reflective practice, approaching challenges with perspective, positivity and professional integrity.

What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

• a strong, positive culture rooted in high expectations and a shared commitment to securing exceptional behaviour and ethos.
• a collaborative, supportive and grounded staff team, committed to working together and welcoming fresh leadership perspectives.
• additional PPA time for all teaching staff and a robust approach to staff wellbeing that prioritises sustainable leadership.
• clear, personalised professional development and leadership pathways, including coaching, tailored support and opportunities to influence whole school improvement.
• scope to grow, develop and shape this role as part of the next phase of our strategic journey.
• access to Health Assured wellbeing resources and an environment where leaders are genuinely supported to thrive.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job_Description_AHT_Behaviour_and_Culture__-_MAR_2026.pdf - 236 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack - AHT - FEB 2026.pdf - 1.24 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Wavell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1029 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Wavell School website
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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