Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Safeguarding

We wish to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Safeguarding to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive and high-performing school culture. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of behaviour, pastoral systems and safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of conduct, welfare and child protection across the school. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), they will take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, working closely with staff, external agencies and families to support vulnerable pupils and promote strong educational outcomes. The role also includes leading and developing pastoral teams, embedding consistent behaviour systems, driving staff training and fostering a culture rooted in dignity, respect and the school’s Catholic ethos. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and resilient leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong moral purpose and a commitment to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to succeed.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Training opportunities are provided for all staff
• Participation in overseas and UK school residential trips.
• Generous Pension scheme for all staff.
• Access to Kent Rewards which offers a range of local and national discounts in shops and health clubs, as well as discounts on travel, insurance and Kent Adult Education courses.
• Flu vaccination reimbursement.
• Eye test subsidy.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential, practical and emotional support including financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, and additional support services.
• State of the art Fitness Suite for staff to use free of charge.
• Chapel with opportunities for collective prayer and reflection, welcoming to those of all faiths and none and the opportunity for support from our Chaplain.

Our Offer:

St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach. Please note we do not accept CVs. Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026

Start Date:  1 September 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory’s Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.