Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour, Student Voice & Attendance - Inclusion)

Cressex Community School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 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, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12-L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Lead in the creation of a whole school ethos that secures a positive behaviour, attendance and good attitudes to learning among students
• Develop and oversee structures for developing metacognitive behaviours in students including opportunities through ‘Student Voice’.
• Strengthen partnerships with families by developing proactive, supportive and inclusive systems of communication, ensuring parents and carers are fully engaged in promoting positive behaviour, attendance and attitudes to learning.
• Make an active contribution as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to the leadership and management of the school

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment
• A culture that values professional growth, offering evidence-informed CPD and opportunities to develop your expertise in teaching, leadership and inclusive practice.

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

Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

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.

Application Form.pdf - 317 KB (opens in new tab)

AHT BASVI Candidate Pack.pdf - 9.62 MB (opens in new tab)

AHT BASVI.pdf - 166 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cressex Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 762 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cressex Community School website
• Email address: office@cressex.org
• Phone number: 01494 835102
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cressex-community-school

Cressex Community School is a popular and successful school on the western flanks of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We take great pride in the quality of the education we offer, and in our strong team-working among students and staff. We are a "good" school with a number of outstanding features. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education for the young people here.

Arranging a visit to Cressex Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@cressex.org.

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