The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We are seeking to appoint a talented, committed, and inspirational Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour & Attitudes to join our ambitious and values‑driven Senior Leadership Team. This role is central to shaping a calm, safe, and aspirational climate for learning where all pupils feel known, valued, and able to flourish.

Salary: Academy Leadership Scale 7-11 £63,429 — £69,828 (Actual starting salary £63,429 with performance-based increments available)

Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026

Position Available: September 2026

You will lead the strategic development of the school’s behaviour culture, student conduct, personal development, and wider attitudes to learning, ensuring systems are consistent, relational, and aligned with school values. You will join a collegiate senior team who model integrity and put pupils and staff at the heart of decision‑making. 

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a strong track record of improving behaviour and culture across a secondary setting. 
• Understands both the relational and systemic elements of behaviour leadership.
• Demonstrates excellent analysis, communication, and implementation skills.
• Champions safeguarding, inclusion, and equitable access for all pupils. 
• Is committed to ensuring that pupils' attitudes, engagement, and sense of safety meet the highest standards.

The role offers:

• An opportunity to shape whole‑school culture at a senior leadership level.
• A supportive, bold, and ambitious leadership team with a strong moral purpose. 
• A school community focused on improvement, inclusivity, and high expectations.

If you share our commitment to securing exceptional behaviour, character, and culture for every pupil, we look forward to receiving your application. 

To be considered for this position, you must have Qualified Teacher Status. Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 6th May 2026.

To apply, please download and complete our application form and, on a separate document, please demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the Key Responsibilities criteria on the job description (1500 words maximum). Please return both documents to our Recruitment Coordinator, Olivia Faustino - recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.