Assistant Principal for Behaviour, Culture and Ethos (King’s Academy Ringmer)

Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 8am Wednesday 07 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

King’s Academy Ringmer
Lewes Road
Ringmer
East Sussex
BN8 5RB

Phone: 01273 812220
Email: amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk
Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the role:

• As the Assistant Principal for Behaviour, Culture and Ethos, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of behaviour 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.

• We are looking for an excellent leader; someone who has an aptitude for dealing with students and teachers in a professional manner, modelling behaviours for their team and all staff and students. The successful candidate will be part of a wider team which will further develop the culture and ethos of the school.

• Salary range L11 to L15 on the Leadership Pay Spine

• Accountable to the Principal

• The exact role will be negotiated depending on the candidate’s skill set

• The activities outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. It may be modified by the Principal, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced leader with a strong track record of shaping culture and delivering sustained improvement.

• Be a confident, visible presence, comfortable leading in the public domain and successfully delivering whole‑school priorities.

• Will have significant expertise in behaviour leadership, with a clear understanding of how exemplary behaviour is built and sustained.

• Be a strategic thinker able to diagnose challenges, solve problems, and translate vision into action.

• Be a leader with a clear and ambitious vision for raising outcomes, recognising the central role of culture and behaviour.

• Be inspirational and credible, able to motivate, develop, and empower others to deliver collective impact.

• Be professionally curious and informed, keeping up to date with educational, legal, and national developments.

• Be reflective and well‑read, with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong credibility in teaching and learning.

• Be deeply committed to outstanding learning and to the transformational power of education.

• To undertake such other tasks and duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning

  is the priority

• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’

  (OFSTED 2024)

• A growing school which now is one of the highest performing schools in East Sussex for Attainment 8 outcomes (2026)

• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED

  2024)

• There is an exceptional programme of enrichment, designed to appeal to all. As one pupil said, representing the views of many, ‘This is a school with something for everyone.’ (OFSTED, 2024)

• A supportive and collaborative staff body

• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression

• Two week October half term and bespoke wellbeing days

• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

• The opportunity to work in an Eco School

• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”.Our results are significantly above national average for all students.We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies.At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details can be download directly from MyNewTerm - https://mynewterm.com/ , from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/ or contact Amanda French at amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/533.We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 8am.Interview date on Wednesday 14 October 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.