Behaviour Support Officer - Boys' Upper School

From the advert

36 Hours per Week | Term Time Only
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm

Are you a confident, resilient and highly motivated individual with a passion for helping young people succeed? Do you have the presence, communication skills and determination to uphold high standards while building positive relationships with students?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Behaviour Support Officer to join the Boys' Upper School at Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who can combine firm, consistent behaviour management with the ability to support students in making positive choices and reaching their full potential.

Your new school

Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust is a successful and highly respected school community committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and exceptional behavioural standards. Staff are valued and supported, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

Your new role

As Behaviour Support Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a calm, orderly and purposeful learning environment across the Boys' Upper School. Working closely with pastoral leaders, teachers and parents, you will support the consistent implementation of the school's Behaviour Policy and help students develop positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Reflection Room.
• Delivering targeted behaviour interventions and restorative conversations.
• Supporting students with challenging behaviour and promoting positive change.
• Coordinating and monitoring behaviour sanctions, including detentions.
• Maintaining accurate behaviour records and analysing trends.
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents and safeguarding teams to improve student outcomes.
• Maintaining a visible presence around the school and reinforcing high expectations.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be confident, authoritative and able to maintain high standards.
• Be organised, proactive and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management skills.
• Have a strong understanding of student welfare and safeguarding.
• Be able to work successfully with students, colleagues and parents.
• Have high expectations and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.

Experience working in a secondary school environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a supportive school community that genuinely values its staff and offers:

• Competitive salary and term-time only working.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Access to subsidised on-site childcare.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every day.

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people