Deputy Head - Culture and Engagement
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | L21-24 Fringe |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Crawley, RH10 5AD |
| Cwmni: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 3485 |
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Join a Leading Trust in Education
Are you an experienced and strategic school leader with a passion for shaping positive culture and driving student engagement?
Thomas Bennett Community College is seeking a dynamic Deputy Head – Culture and Engagement to play a pivotal role in leading
behaviour, attendance, and the overall student experience. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from
strong leadership support, high-quality professional development, and collaboration across a network of schools committed to
excellence.
About Thomas Bennett Community College
Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in West Sussex, dedicated to delivering
high-quality education for all students. The school places equal importance on academic success, personal development, and strong
community values. Staff work within a supportive and ambitious environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full
potential. As a member of TKAT, the college benefits from shared expertise, access to trust-wide initiatives, and a collective
commitment to continuous improvement.
The Role: Deputy Head – Culture and Engagement
* Provide strategic leadership for whole-school culture, behaviour, and student engagement, ensuring a safe, respectful, and
inclusive learning environment
* Drive high expectations across the school, leading improvements in attendance, behaviour, and student outcomes through clear
systems and consistent practice
* Use data effectively to monitor trends, evaluate impact, and inform decision-making, strengthening pastoral systems and
targeted interventions
* Work in partnership with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement
* Play a key role in whole-school improvement planning and contribute to the development of a rich extracurricular programme that
enhances student experience
What We’re Looking For
* A highly effective and experienced senior leader with a proven track record of impact at whole-school level
* Strong expertise in behaviour management, safeguarding, inclusion, and pastoral care, with a clear understanding of best
practice
* An excellent communicator who can inspire, influence, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and the wider
community
* A values-driven leader with a genuine commitment to equity, diversity, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to
succeed
Why Join TKAT?
* Access to high-quality, trust-wide CPD and clear opportunities for career progression
* A supportive leadership environment with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement
* A generous pension scheme and a range of wellbeing support initiatives
* Family-friendly policies designed to support a positive work-life balance
To find out more, visit our website or contact the school office on 01293 526255 or admin@tbcc-tkat.org [admin@tbcc-tkat.org]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are
expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including an
enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Flexible Working
We recognise the importance of supporting staff to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments. We
actively promote flexible working practices and aim to create an environment that supports wellbeing and sustainable work-life
balance.
Our Commitment – Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to fostering a culture of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We value and celebrate
differences, recognising the unique experiences and perspectives that each individual brings. We are dedicated to continuous
learning and growth as a community and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Access to Interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal – if you are invited to interview, please let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment
process. We are committed to ensuring all candidates can fully participate and present themselves authentically, and we will make
reasonable adjustments both during recruitment and within the workplace where possible.
Join a Leading Trust in Education
Are you an experienced and strategic school leader with a passion for shaping positive culture and driving student engagement?
Thomas Bennett Community College is seeking a dynamic Deputy Head – Culture and Engagement to play a pivotal role in leading
behaviour, attendance, and the overall student experience. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from
strong leadership support, high-quality professional development, and collaboration across a network of schools committed to
excellence.
About Thomas Bennett Community College
Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in West Sussex, dedicated to delivering
high-quality education for all students. The school places equal importance on academic success, personal development, and strong
community values. Staff work within a supportive and ambitious environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full
potential. As a member of TKAT, the college benefits from shared expertise, access to trust-wide initiatives, and a collective
commitment to continuous improvement.
The Role: Deputy Head – Culture and Engagement
* Provide strategic leadership for whole-school culture, behaviour, and student engagement, ensuring a safe, respectful, and
inclusive learning environment
* Drive high expectations across the school, leading improvements in attendance, behaviour, and student outcomes through clear
systems and consistent practice
* Use data effectively to monitor trends, evaluate impact, and inform decision-making, strengthening pastoral systems and
targeted interventions
* Work in partnership with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement
* Play a key role in whole-school improvement planning and contribute to the development of a rich extracurricular programme that
enhances student experience
What We’re Looking For
* A highly effective and experienced senior leader with a proven track record of impact at whole-school level
* Strong expertise in behaviour management, safeguarding, inclusion, and pastoral care, with a clear understanding of best
practice
* An excellent communicator who can inspire, influence, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and the wider
community
* A values-driven leader with a genuine commitment to equity, diversity, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to
succeed
Why Join TKAT?
* Access to high-quality, trust-wide CPD and clear opportunities for career progression
* A supportive leadership environment with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement
* A generous pension scheme and a range of wellbeing support initiatives
* Family-friendly policies designed to support a positive work-life balance
To find out more, visit our website or contact the school office on 01293 526255 or admin@tbcc-tkat.org [admin@tbcc-tkat.org]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are
expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including an
enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Flexible Working
We recognise the importance of supporting staff to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments. We
actively promote flexible working practices and aim to create an environment that supports wellbeing and sustainable work-life
balance.
Our Commitment – Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to fostering a culture of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We value and celebrate
differences, recognising the unique experiences and perspectives that each individual brings. We are dedicated to continuous
learning and growth as a community and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Access to Interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal – if you are invited to interview, please let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment
process. We are committed to ensuring all candidates can fully participate and present themselves authentically, and we will make
reasonable adjustments both during recruitment and within the workplace where possible.
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