Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour, Culture and Belonging

Felixstowe School

Salary: Leadership Scale L9–13 (FTE: £63,070 - £69,596 per annum) 

Contract: Full Time, Permanent 

Start date: 01/9/2026

 

At Felixstowe School, we believe that great schools are built on strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of belonging. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour, Culture and Belonging. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader to help shape the culture of a school that is proud of its community, values and ambition for young people.

Felixstowe School is a special place to work. We are fortunate to have brilliant students, dedicated staff and a strong sense of togetherness across the school community. There is real warmth here, alongside a shared commitment to helping every student succeed. Our students deserve the very best. We want every young person to leave us not only with strong qualifications, but also with the character, confidence and experiences needed for future success. Developing well-rounded young people who are kind, hardworking and aspirational sits at the heart of everything we do. Our values underpin daily life at Felixstowe School: Inspiration – Aim High Influence – Work Hard Integrity – Be Kind.

The successful candidate will lead behaviour and pastoral systems across the school, oversee Level Up, our internal behaviour support provision, and work closely with colleagues to ensure all students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. You will also act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and lead our Student Support Team in removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for young people.

We are looking for a leader who:

Has a proven track record of successful pastoral or behaviour leadership

Builds positive and respectful relationships with students, families and staff

Has high expectations and believes every child can succeed

Is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing

Leads with visibility, consistency and compassion

Can contribute strategically to the continued improvement of our school

In this role, you will:

Lead behaviour, culture and belonging across the school

Oversee Level Up, our internal behaviour support provision Lead the Student Support Team

Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Work closely with families, external agencies and alternative provision providers

Play a full role within the Senior Leadership Team

 

Why join Felixstowe School?

Felixstowe School is an ambitious and rapidly improving 11–18 school at the heart of its local community. Visitors often comment on the positive atmosphere around the school, the strength of relationships between staff and students, and the sense of pride our students have