Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Safeguarding)
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Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Safeguarding)
We wish to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Safeguarding to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive and high-performing school culture. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of behaviour, pastoral systems and safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of conduct, welfare and child protection across the school. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), they will take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, working closely with staff, external agencies and families to support vulnerable pupils and promote strong educational outcomes. The role also includes leading and developing pastoral teams, embedding consistent behaviour systems, driving staff training and fostering a culture rooted in dignity, respect and the school’s Catholic ethos. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and resilient leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a stron
Overview
We wish to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Safeguarding to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive and high-performing school culture. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of behaviour, pastoral systems and safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of conduct, welfare and child protection across the school. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), they will take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, working closely with staff, external agencies and families to support vulnerable pupils and promote strong educational outcomes. The role also includes leading and developing pastoral teams, embedding consistent behaviour systems, driving staff training and fostering a culture rooted in dignity, respect and the school’s Catholic ethos. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and resilient leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a stron
Salary & Benefits
L12 - L16
Location
St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9XL
Job Description and Role Information
Job Description and Role Information
Deadline and how to apply
Please apply by 9am on 30th April 2026, via Kent Teach.
Equal opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality across all areas of employment and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our staff—including a strong focus on mental health, family-friendly policies, and inclusive practices that reflect the richness of our school communities.
Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve.
Job reference: AHTSGT01