Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Attitudes

Salary: Leadership Scale (L14-18)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Denbigh School is seeking an ambitious, resilient and values-driven Assistant Headteacher to join the senior leadership team of our large and diverse secondary school. This is a key strategic role with a whole-school focus on behaviour, attitudes and culture, ensuring that every pupil is supported to thrive in a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.

This role is suitable for somebody with previous senior leadership experience or for an exceptional middle leader with substantial whole-school responsibility who is ready to take the next step into senior leadership.

We encourage prospective applicants to read the attached recruitment pack for full details about the role, our school and what to include in your application. Applications close on Monday 9th March at 9.00am.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour, attitudes, and pupil conduct across the school
• Embed high expectations and consistency in behaviour management systems and routines
• Lead on attendance, punctuality, exclusions and reintegration strategies
• Work closely with pastoral leaders, SEND, the mental health team, safeguarding and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils
• Use data intelligently to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement
• Model outstanding professional conduct and inspire staff and pupils alike

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and effective leader with a proven track record of leading with impact
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Is calm, decisive and resilient, with the ability to lead in challenging situations
• Has high expectations of all pupils and a strong commitment to inclusion and equity
• Is ready to contribute strategically as part of a collaborative senior leadership team

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• The opportunity to make a significant whole-school impact
• High-quality professional development and leadership progression
• A school community committed to staff wellbeing and pupil success