Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour & Safeguarding - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-298T
• Posted:09/04/2026
• Pay:L12 - L16
• Start Date:1 September 2026
• App Close Date:30/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:First week of May

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The Role:

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.

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

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