Assistant Principal - Behaviour

Assistant

Principal for Behaviour

Required

for September 2026

Location:

Poole

Dorset, BH15 4BQ

Salary: Competitive United Learning Pay Scale (Leadership

pay range)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours: Full time (37.5hrs)

Start

date: September

2026

We are seeking

to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to define and maintain the

vision, ethos and direction of the pastoral provision and support for behaviour

and attitudes across the school.

The

Cornerstone Academy is proud to be part of United Learning, a large

and growing group of schools offering a life‑changing education to children and young

people across England. As part of the Trust, we achieve more by working

together than any single school could alone. Our shared intranet, United Hub,

streamlines processes, reduces workload and connects colleagues, supporting an

improved work–life balance.

We reward our

staff with wide career opportunities—across Primary, Secondary, Academy and

Independent sectors—providing excellent professional development, competitive

benefits and the satisfaction of helping every child reach their full

potential.

We are

committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Asa

group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this

includes your employee benefits.

We want to

bring out the ‘best in everyone’ so, when you join us, you can be confident

that you will receive the opportunities, guidance and materials you need to

excel in your role and contribute your best.

Visitors to

The Cornerstone Academy frequently comment on how distinctive, pioneering and

caring the school is - an environment that is transformative for both students

and staff. We are incredibly proud of our team and all we achieve together.

About

You

You share our belief that every

student can achieve the very highest standards and are committed to helping

them do so. You will be:

An outstanding leader and classroom

practitioner with a genuine passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of every student. Highly organised, detail‑driven and relentless in your pursuit of high

standards. Resilient, solution-focused and able to lead

others with credibility and integrity. A team player who contributes fully to the

academy’s inclusive and aspirational ethos. An experienced senior or middle leader with a

proven track record of success. Committed to professional growth and staying

informed about current educational practice.

About

the Role

The postholder will lead

Behaviour and Pastoral Provision across the Academy, with responsibility

for the Head of Year Team and collaborative work with students, families,

teachers, Department Leads and Heads of Year to secure the best possible

outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

Be a constant, visible pr