Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour, Safeguarding and Attitudes

'Behaviour is exemplary.' (Ofsted 2024)
'The school provides an exceptional standard of education.' (Ofsted 2024)
'The broad personal development offer at Moulsham High is extraordinary. (Ofsted 2024)

Moulsham High School is a larger than average 11-18 comprehensive school where all students consistently achieve highly. Overall progress and attainment have been well above Essex and national averages for the last 8 years, consistently placing us in the top 16% of all schools nationally. 'The mutual respect shown between pupils and staff ensures that learning takes place in a cordial environment. Classrooms are welcoming places' (Ofsted 2024).
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher Behaviour, Safeguarding and Attitudes to work with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher Behaviour, Safeguarding and Attitudes to ensure that our high standards are maintained and all priorities in the School Improvement Plan relating to behaviour, safety and attitudes are met. The successful candidate will also support the Deputy Headteacher Behaviour, Safeguarding and Attitudes in leading the pastoral team and managing robust systems to ensure the safety, well-being and high attendance of all students. This post has a teaching commitment of 28 out of 50 periods a fortnight.

The vacancy has arisen due to the promotion of the previous postholder to Deputy Headship. It will provide the successful candidate with a fantastic platform for further promotion. As a member of the school's leadership team they will be expected to play a pivotal role in driving the school even further forward.

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only as students but also as well -rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.

We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding and the 'behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.' (Ofsted 2020).

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.