Assistant Principal of Behaviour

Ark Charter Academy

Assistant Principal of Behaviour

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale (L12-L16)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Start date: 01/05/2025 – Start date to be negotiated.

Interview date: As soon as suitable candidates apply.

Ark Charter is looking to recruit an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Principal of Behaviour to champion a culture of respect and accountability. You will be at the forefront of implementing proactive behaviour strategies, supporting student wellbeing, and fostering an environment where every student is empowered to succeed.

About the role:

As Assistant Principal of Behaviour, you will have the opportunity to lead in behaviour management to foster a positive school environment. You will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of school-wide behaviour management strategies. You will work closely with students, staff, and parents to foster a positive learning environment, support student wellbeing, and promote academic achievement through effective behaviour management practices.

This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Someone who has a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• Someone who has a demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment.
• Someone with experience in leadership.
• Someone who has a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
• Someone who has the motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
• Development opportunities for future leaders
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.