Assistant Headteacher of Behaviour and Culture
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HGThis job expired on 23 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
May 2025 onwards
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65,286.00 - £72,162.00 Annually (FTE)
Assistant Headteacher of Behaviour and Culture job summary
Assistant Headteacher of Behaviour and Culture
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Salary: Leadership Scale 12-16, £65,286 - £72,162 (DOE)
Type of role: Permanent and Full time
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd February 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 26th and/or Thursday 27th February 2025
Anticipated start date: May 2025 onwards
Job Overview
The Assistant Head of Behaviour & Learning Culture will play a key strategic role in leading positive and effective learning and social behaviours the school. This position combines a passion for clearly communicating the highest standards and expectations to all stakeholders and holding them to account. The post-holder will work closely with the Leadership Team (LT) to embed clear behavioural expectations that enables the best learning experiences. They will also ensure continuous professional development for staff.
The Assistant Head of Behaviour & Learning Culture will be an experienced leader already contributing significantly to whole-school developments. Be passionate about high standards, achievement and excellence for all. You will lead and contribute to all aspects of behaviour working closely with the Deputy Headteachers and other senior leaders and staff across the Academy and our wider Trust to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of our students.
Why choose us?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support, and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing ‘A growth mindset’ and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share that mind-set.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
Together we Belong, Believe, Become.
We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:
Health & Wellbeing
- Free annual Flu Vaccines
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
- *Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working solutions
Financial
- Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
- Excellent Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
- Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
Career Progression
- Instructional Coaching for Teachers
- Developmental performance management conversations
- Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
- Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
- Recognition and Reward –including service awards
* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6-month probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.
Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2024, Independent Standards following our safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1727 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy website
School location
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