Assistant Principal: Behaviour and Culture

BACA is in the unique position of having two higher-education establishments, Sussex and Brighton Universities, in its immediate proximity. This enables the academy to work closely with them, share their expertise, access their resources and give students a taste of Higher Education.

BACA is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes Portslade Aldridge Community Academy and Aldridge Adult Learning.

Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.

Operating Norms

We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our agreed operating norms are as follows:

• We are Aldridge Education

• The standard is excellence

• We champion equality

• We’re in the work together

• We behave with integrity

• We lead by example

• We use time well

Job Description

As the Assistant Principal for Behaviour and Culture, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of behaviour, attendance, and overall student wellbeing. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our school culture, supporting students in developing positive behaviours, and working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to implement our vision of a respectful and inclusive school environment.

Key duties:

• The assistant principal, under the direction of the Vice Principal, will play a vital role as a member of the School’s SLT, line managing middle leaders and pastoral staff and specifically contributing to the development of culture through high quality leadership and communication. 

• The successful candidate will have the skills to contribute to the development of staff with responsibility for behaviour and attitudes, a current knowledge of theory and practice, and an understanding of evidence-based research and coaching. 

• Carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher, as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

Further details about the role including the full job description and person specification can be found by following the link to apply.

Completing the application

Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form. Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and Job Description. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

Safeguarding Statement: 

Aldridge Education is committed to working together to safeguard our students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The trust provides help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge. We are committed to protecting children from maltreatment, inside or outside the home including online.

A copy of Aldridge Education’s Child Protection policy is available on our website at www.aldridgeeducation.org 

Following successful application, Aldridge Education will carry out the necessary prohibition checks for all teaching staff, as well as for all candidates undertaking regulated activity. 

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, you will be required to complete a Declaration giving details of any relevant criminal offences and other relevant information relating to our safeguarding duty. Further information will be provided on that form. 

Given the nature of the Trust’s activities and the regulatory framework it is subject to, any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check carried out by the Trust (where applicable to the role in question). It is an express condition if you are appointed to the role that you join the DBS update service. 

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, Aldridge Education will undertake online searches (including social media) in accordance with KCSIE 2024. 

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means standard and enhanced DBS checks will now always show all unspent records, including youth conditional cautions, meaning some previously unrecorded details will now be disclosed.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

More information on The Disclosure & Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Benefits

✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme In Partnership with Sodexo– Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. 

💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. 

🚗 Free On-Site Parking - No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. 

🚍 Good local transport links – Local train and bus links 

🏆 Staff Recognition – Aldridge Appreciates

🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!