Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher Behaviour

E‑ACT Bristol Academy South Secondary - Ambition, Community, Opportunity

E‑ACT Bristol Academy South is a welcoming, ambitious all‑through school serving the heart of South Bristol. Spanning Nursery to Year 11, the academy provides a strong sense of continuity and community, offering children and young people a supportive, inclusive environment in which to learn and grow.

With a dedicated Primary and Secondary phase, our academy provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard, embrace challenges, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. Our staff team is committed to delivering a broad and aspirational curriculum, enriched by strong pastoral care and a focus on personal development.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining Bristol Academy South means becoming part of a collaborative, values‑driven educational community. As an E‑ACT colleague, you’ll also have access to excellent professional development, supportive networks, and the chance to help shape the future of a school committed to raising aspirations and celebrating excellence.

If you are ready to support and inspire children and young people across a diverse and vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more: E-ACT Bristol Academy South Website

Bristol Academy South is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour. This is an exciting opportunity to shape academy culture, lead behaviour, attendance and inclusion strategies, and create an environment where every pupil can learn, thrive and achieve their full potential.

As a strategic leader, you will drive the development and implementation of behaviour systems that promote high standards, positive relationships and excellent outcomes for all pupils. Working collaboratively with staff, pupils, families and external agencies, you will lead behaviour improvement initiatives, strengthen attendance and engagement, and ensure a consistent and inclusive approach across the academy.

We are looking for an inspirational and ambitious educator with a successful leadership track record, a passion for inclusion, and the ability to motivate and develop others. You will be committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour, conduct and academy culture, ensuring high expectations and positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of behaviour systems, policies and improvement strategies across the academy.
• Oversee attendance, inclusion and pupil engagement, working with pastoral teams and external agencies to improve outcomes.
• Lead and support Heads of Year, Pastoral Leaders and associated teams, ensuring effective and consistent pastoral systems.
• Deliver staff training, coaching and professional development to strengthen behaviour management, inclusion and classroom practice

Pay range: L10 - L14 - £66,956.00 - £73,827.00

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
• Successful teaching experience with a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes.
• Experience of leadership and management within a school setting, including behaviour, pastoral or inclusion initiatives.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management, safeguarding, attendance and inclusion strategies, with the ability to analyse data and drive improvement

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.