MAT Recruitment is supporting the appointment of an exceptional Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour & Culture) for a large secondary setting in Bradford.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced, values-driven leader who believes that culture comes first, that behaviour is taught (not told), and that remarkably high standards and inclusion go hand in hand.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping whole-school culture, ensuring that every pupil can learn, thrive, and succeed in a calm, purposeful, and aspirational environment.

The Role

As Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for Behaviour & Culture, you will:

• Lead and embed a clear, consistent, and inclusive behaviour strategy across the school

• Work alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders to craft a highly purposeful, motivational culture with explicit norms and routines

• Champion a warm-strict, inclusive approach where learning habits are built through consistency

• Oversee the graduated response to behaviour, ensuring effective intervention and support at every level

• Ensure pupils with additional needs are fully supported through close collaboration with SEN, safeguarding, and inclusion teams

• Lead and contribute to Team Around the Child meetings and multi-agency work

• Ensure that the most vulnerable pupils are identified early and supported through appropriate pathways

• Model positive framing, high expectations, and dignity for all pupils and staff

• Lead staff development relating to behaviour, culture, and consistent practice

• Line manage staff responsible for key aspects of behaviour and culture, ensuring fairness, clarity, and high professional standards

• Use data intelligently to evaluate impact, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement

• Represent the school within local behaviour and attendance partnerships to reduce exclusions and improve outcomes

• Be a highly visible, proactive senior leader who builds trust with pupils, staff, and families

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) with a strong academic background

• Recent, sustained success at Assistant Headteacher level (or equivalent), with demonstrable impact

• Strong expertise in pastoral leadership, behaviour, and culture

• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

• Proven experience leading school improvement in challenging or high-deprivation contexts

• The ability to lead with clarity, warmth, accountability, and moral purpose

• A commitment to evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement

Desirable

• NPQSL, NPQH, or other relevant leadership qualifications

• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Experience leading behaviour and culture in a turnaround or rapidly improving school

Why This Role?

• A genuine opportunity to shape culture at scale

• A senior leadership role with real influence and accountability

• A values-led environment where inclusion, dignity, and high expectations are non-negotiable

• The chance to make a lasting difference to pupils, families, and the wider community

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

• Enhanced DBS (including barred list check) 
• Identity and Right to Work verification 
• Two satisfactory reference confirming suitability to work with children 
• Verification of qualifications 
• Online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process (KCSIE 2025)
• Clarification of any employment gaps

How to apply:
Please complete our online application form, CVs alone will not be accepted.