Assistant Principal - Behaviour and Alternative Provision

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Engage in team working to develop a key area of

responsibility across the Academy determined by the Principal;

1.

Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team,

contributing to the strategic leadership, management and continuous improvement

of the academy.

2.

Lead and develop a designated whole-school area of

responsibility as determined by the Principal, contributing to academy

improvement priorities and strategic objectives.

3.

Lead the strategic development, implementation and

evaluation of behaviour, pastoral and inclusion systems, ensuring high

standards of conduct, wellbeing and student engagement across the academy.

4.

Develop, implement and regularly review behaviour

policies and procedures, ensuring they are fair, consistent, evidence-informed

and aligned with the academy's values and vision.

5.

Lead the academy's positive culture and rewards

strategy, promoting exemplary behaviour, attendance, effort, achievement and

personal development.

6.

Lead the strategic development, quality assurance and

evaluation of the academy's internal alternative provision (REACH), ensuring

effective intervention, inclusion, reintegration and improved outcomes for

students.

7.

Champion inclusive practice across the academy,

ensuring appropriate support and intervention for vulnerable students and those

at risk of suspension, exclusion or disengagement from learning.

8.

Monitor and evaluate behaviour, suspension, exclusion,

pastoral and alternative provision data, using analysis to identify trends,

evaluate impact and inform strategic decision-making.

9.

Lead and line manage Heads of House, REACH staff and

pastoral support and intervention teams, ensuring high-quality provision,

accountability and professional development.

10.

Contribute to the professional development of staff

through coaching, mentoring and modelling effective leadership practice to

secure continual improvement.

11.

Ensure behaviour, pastoral and alternative provision

systems actively promote safeguarding, inclusion and student welfare, working

closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team.

12.

Lead strategic approaches to student intervention,

including suspension, alternative provision placements, managed moves and

reintegration processes, ensuring positive outcomes for students.

13.

Develop effective partnerships with parents, carers,

governors and external agencies to support positive outcomes for students and

address barriers to attendance, behaviour and engagement.

14.

Lead assemblies, collective worship and other academy

events that promote the academy's values, culture and ethos.

15.

Contribute to whole-school and cross-curricular

initiatives that support academy improvement and student achievement.

16.

Attend Senior Leadership Team meetings, governor

meetings and other academy committees as directed by the Principal.

17.

Undertake such professional duties and responsibilities

as may reasonably be delegated by the Principal, commensurate with the grade

and nature of the post.

The Assistant Principal will also have a shared

responsibility as defined within the Senior Leadership Team for:

1.

Staff support in matters of student behaviour and

discipline.

2.

Coordination of, participating in and supporting staff

duty rotas.

3.

Contribute to the implementation of the Trust’s

Appraisal policy.

4.

Contribute positively to the appointment, deployment

and development of staff to make most effective use of their skills, expertise

and experience and to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their

roles and responsibilities.

5.

Building relationships with Primary schools to enhance

transition arrangements.

6.

Delivering CPL when linked to their specific area of

responsibility.

The Assistant Principal will work with the Principal in

developing the policies and practice, which promote inclusion, equality and the

extended services that the school offers.

1.

Develop and maintain contact with all specialist

support services as appropriate.

2.

Promote the positive involvement of parents/carers in

school life.

3.

Organise and conduct meetings where appropriate with

parents and carers to ensure positive outcomes for all parties.

4.

Strengthen partnership and community working.

5.

Forge constructive relationships and strengthen

partnerships, both in school and beyond, working with colleagues in other

schools, parents, carers, the community and external agencies.