The Cornerstone Academy · Poole, South West
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