About this role
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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour
Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join Bradford Beacon School at the very beginning of its journey and play a key role in shaping a thriving, inclusive school community.
We're looking for an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour who is passionate about creating positive, nurturing environments where every pupil feels safe, valued and able to succeed. Working alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you'll help establish the culture, values and high expectations that will define our brand-new specialist school from day one.
This is more than a leadership role—it's your opportunity to influence whole-school practice, champion positive behaviour and inclusion, and help children with complex needs build brighter futures.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the school's behaviour strategy, embedding a culture of inclusion, respect and high expectations.
Develop positive behaviour approaches that enable pupils with SEND to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data, using insights to drive early intervention and continuous improvement.
Support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
Lead, coach and inspire staff, promoting consistent practice and professional development across the school.
Build strong relationships with pupils, families, external agencies and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Champion safeguarding, ensuring the welfare, wellbeing and voice of every pupil remains at the heart of school life.
Help shape a brand-new school where innovati