We are seeking to appoint a Behaviour Improvement Officer to join our exceptional pastoral team at Parkside Community School. They will be a hardworking and committed member of staff, who is able to support, motivate and encourage our students to be the best version of themselves.

The position is a great match for someone who believes that schools have the power to transform lives and must:

• be truly inclusive and focus on the wellbeing and progress of every child to unlock potential
• remove all barriers to social mobility so no doors are closed
• enable students to make the most of their talents, and live life in all its fullness
• enable young people to be aspirational and give them the tools to surpass their personal and academic targets

Role and responsibilities: Behaviour Improvement Officer

The Behaviour Improvement Officer under the direction of the Pastoral Manager will:

• lead the school’s reset room
• support student behaviour intervention
• oversee the management of school detentions
• support appropriate students with uniform

Please see application pack for full details.

The Behaviour Improvement Officer’s roles and responsibilities may change over time to suit the needs of the school.

What we offer:

• a small and friendly school
• fantastic students
• an ambitious and supportive staff body
• huge support and progression opportunities
• excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
• excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
• an impressive range of Embark employee benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yUk8ZlSAR0  

Interested in applying?

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our very special school. In order to arrange this or to have an informal discussion please contact Sarah Russell (Headteacher’s PA) srussell@parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk . School will be closed for the Christmas break but visits will be available from 6 January.

To apply for this exciting role please send a completed application form alongside a letter of interest/supporting statement (no more than one side of A4 – Arial 12) outlining your suitability to Sarah Russell (Headteacher’s PA) srussell@parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk.

The closing date for all applications is 9am Monday 13 January 2025.