Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour & Culture - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-645L
• Posted:20/02/2026
• Pay:Leadership Scale L12–L16, £67,898-£75,049
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:06/03/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 11th March 2026

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Shape Culture. Drive Improvement. Lead with Purpose.

New Line Learning Academy is proud to be at the heart of our community. Built on honesty, trust, integrity and hard work, we are a school where students are proud to attend and staff are proud to work.

Our ethos Believe and Achieve underpins everything we do. We are ambitious for every child, unapologetically inclusive, and relentless in our drive to provide an exceptional experience for all.

Following a period of significant strategic development and growth, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour & Culture.

This is a pivotal leadership role in a school with a clear improvement trajectory and growing student numbers. It offers the opportunity to shape whole-school culture and deliver measurable impact.

About the Role

Working alongside the Deputy Head Teacher you will lead the strategic and operational development of behaviour, culture and student conduct across the academy, ensuring:

• High expectations are consistently applied across all year groups.
• Staff continue to develop their understanding that behaviour is a communication of need, particularly for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Behaviour systems are inclusive, relational and data driven.
• Suspensions and repeat incidents reduce year on year.
• Staff feel confident, supported and aligned in approach.
• Safeguarding culture remains robust and proactive.

Ofsted (May 2025) recognised our calm and orderly environment and positive relationships. The next phase is to accelerate the improvements still needed and further strengthen consistency across systems.

This role is not about maintenance; it is about strategic refinement and measurable improvement.

Our Context

We serve communities within the top 10% most deprived nationally. We do not see this as a barrier; it is our purpose and motivator.

We are committed to:

• Breaking cycles of socio-economic disadvantage.
• Ensuring every student is seen, known and supported.
• Embedding a culture where behaviour supports learning.
• Creating belonging through consistency and clarity.

We are a growing school, with Year 7 intake rising and long-term projections exceeding 1,000 students on roll. This is an exciting time to join us.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a senior leader who:

• Has a proven track record of improving behaviour.
• Understands the link between inclusion, disadvantage and conduct.
• Can use data intelligently to drive improvement.
• Builds strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Balances high expectations with relational practice.
• Is aligned with a values-driven, community-centred ethos.

Experience at senior or middle leadership level is essential. NPQSL or equivalent qualifications is desirable but not essential.

Visits & Application

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school prior to application.

To apply, please complete an application on our online application portal. Your application statement should include:

• Your impact in behaviour and/or attendance leadership.
• Evidence of measurable improvement.
• How your leadership aligns with our Believe & Achieve ethos.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a good school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: recruitment@newlinelearning.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Prospectus
• Ofsted Report