At Highlands School we have high expectations of student behaviour. The core principle of our approach to behaviour is ‘prevention before sanction’.  This means we emphasise the importance of routines and the consistent application of our behaviour policy so that students do not reach the point where they need to be sanctioned. We use STAR expectations (sit up, track the speaker, ask and answer questions, respect those around you) as our core classroom expectations, to ensure that students can focus on their learning. Our sixth form students play a key role in modelling these standards and expectations to our school community.  Centralised detentions and an on-call system reduces teacher workload and ensures that all teachers are supported by clear and effective behaviour systems. These systems are in place from year 7-13

Highlands School has a large and experienced pastoral team, all of whom play a crucial role in delivering  excellent pastoral care. Each year group has a senior leader line manager, a head of year and an assistant head of year or behaviour mentor. The pastoral team is also supported by  a student wellbeing coordinator, a behaviour manager, a family liaison officer and a safeguarding and inclusion officer.

The successful candidate will be expected to work together with the senior leaders, heads of year and create a cohesive year group that embodies the school’s DARE values.  The head of year ensures that a nurturing and supportive provision is in place for their year group, while also ensuring high standards of behaviour and of academic achievement.  Heads of year hold to account and develop a team of form tutors, focusing on high standards of social, personal and academic development of students.  Heads of year also line manage the behaviour mentor attached to their year group.

Highlands is an ‘Outstanding’ school (OFSTED 2011, 2014 and 2024) at which students consistently outperform national expectations in terms of both attainment and progress. Outstanding outcomes provide our students with the opportunity to continue their studies at prestigious institutions; students at Highlands regularly receive offers from medical schools, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Colleagues joining Highlands are joining one of the most popular and successful schools in North London.

The work we do at Highlands is underpinned by our values: determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE).

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our school and welcome applications from all members of the community.