Assistant Headteacher Student Culture - secondment/maternity leave

We are seeking to appoint a successful aspiring or existing Senior Leader to join our ambitious Senior Leadership Team at Parkside Community School. They will be a passionate and highly effective leader, who is able to support, motivate and encourage colleagues. The position is a great match for someone who believes that schools have the power to transform lives and must: - be truly inclusive and focus on the wellbeing and progress of every child to unlock potential - remove all barriers to social mobility so no doors are closed - enable students to make the most of their talents, and live life in all its fullness - enable young people to be aspirational and give them the tools to surpass their personal and academic targets Role and responsibilities: Assistant Headteacher for Student Culture (behaviour and attendance) The Assistant Headteacher under the direction of the Headteacher, will lead student culture at Parkside Community School. They will have responsibility for the strategic leadership of: - student behaviour and attitudes - student attendance - student voice They will also line manage staff within the school’s attendance and pastoral teams. The Assistant Headteacher’s roles and responsibilities may change over time to suit the needs of the school. What we offer: - a small and friendly school - fantastic students - an ambitious and supportive staff body - huge support and progression opportunities - excellent support from the Embark Federation central team - excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools - an impressive range of Embark employee benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yUk8ZlSAR0 Start date: 1 September 2026 Closing date: 9am 18 May 2026 Interview: 22 May 2026