Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes

Full Job DescriptionWe believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of workJob Title: Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes

Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm

Salary: £50,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAt The Wenlock School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed. We are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Attitudes to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape a positive, nurturing and aspirational school culture. This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to drive meaningful change, champion inclusive practice and create an environment where pupils and staff can thrive together.As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across behaviour, pastoral care, wellbeing and pupil engagement, ensuring every young person receives the support they need to access learning and achieve success.As Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Attitudes, you will lead whole-school strategies that promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and exceptional pastoral care. Working closely with therapeutic and clinical teams, families and external agencies, you’ll create a trauma-informed and relational culture that supports pupils to feel regulated, engaged and ready to learn.You’ll play a central role in shaping school culture, supporting staff development and driving improvement across behaviour, attitudes and personal development.Key Responsibilities:

• Leading whole-school behaviour, attitudes and pastoral strategies
• Embedding trauma-informed and relational approaches across the school
• Using data and evidence to drive improvement in behaviour, attendance and wellbeing
• Leading and maintaining robust safeguarding and pastoral systems
• Coaching, supporting and developing staff to promote consistent practice
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families and external agencies
• Leading reintegration, intervention and personalised support pathways
• Contributing to whole-school improvement as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team
  
  

Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for someone who is:

• Degree qualified in Education, Psychology, or a related field
• An inspirational and confident leader with experience in behaviour, pastoral or SEND leadership
• Passionate about creating inclusive environments where every child can succeed
• Skilled in trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation and behaviour support
• An exceptional communicator who builds positive relationships easily
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure
• Experienced in leading teams and driving positive change
• Deeply committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Motivated to inspire staff and improve outcomes for young people
• A holder of a full UK Driving Licence
  
  

About UsOpened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences.We are building an Outstanding provision – a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.At Wenlock, you’ll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
  
  

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1