Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance

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Job Title:  Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance
Location:   Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour, Attitudes & Attendance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive and high-performing school culture. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, influence whole-school practice and make a lasting impact on pupils’ lives.

This role combines leadership, mentorship, and operational responsibility, offering the chance to directly influence pupil outcomes, staff development, and the overall ethos of Hemlock Stone School.

As Assistant Headteacher, you’ll take strategic and operational leadership of Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance, ensuring every pupil is supported to engage, succeed and thrive. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to drive consistency, develop staff and embed systems that promote high expectations, positive behaviour and strong attendance.

This is a dynamic role combining vision, leadership and hands-on impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading whole-school strategy for behaviour, attitudes and attendance
• Embedding consistent systems, routines and expectations across the school
• Supporting SLT with strategic leadership and day-to-day operations
• Line managing and developing staff, driving high performance and accountability
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families and external partners
• Monitoring impact and using data to improve pupil outcomes and engagement
• Contributing to school improvement priorities and whole-school development
• Promoting a culture of respect, inclusion and aspiration
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About You

You are a confident and reflective leader who is passionate about improving outcomes and creating positive school environments.

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (desirable)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in school leadership, behaviour or pastoral roles
• Strong ability to influence culture and drive improvement
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
• A commitment to continuous professional development

About Us

Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 pupils, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

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.

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