Behaviour Manager (PA and Seclusion responsibility)

Retention and Recruitment of quality staff is a high priority for our Foundation School. We have recently reviewed all our support staff pay scale ranges and the starting point and end point have increased. 

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, conscientious and hard-working Behaviour Manager with high levels of drive, energy and integrity to join a team of skilled and dedicated staff to ensure pupils are supported so that they develop as effective, independent pupils and make good progress. 

You will be responsible for reducing the number of pupils who are persistently absent from school and reducing the rates of pupils re-offending in relation to seclusion and suspensions.

You will be part of the Pastoral Team, responsible for the personal development and well-being of all pupils. You will liaise directly with the Deputy Headteacher – Behaviour and Inclusion (DHT) to support effective behaviour management in relation to persistent absence, seclusion and suspensions.   

Working in our school you will benefit from:

·        An excellent pension scheme where the employer pays substantial contributions into your pension fund

·        13 weeks holiday if you are employed term time which may support with childcare

·        Flexibility to attend medical appointments for yourself or family members

·        Paid maternity leave

·        Paid sickness leave

·        A ‘Moor Park Day’. Staff are able to request one paid day of absence during the academic year to use as they wish i.e. sports days, Eid, visiting family/friends (Please note this is not contractual)

·        Access to professional development

·        Our commitment to staff wellbeing

·        Your child being prioritised for a place in our very popular and over-subscribed school

You should:

·        Have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths;

·        Have recent experience of working with vulnerable young people in an educational setting and of relevant age;

·        Have experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour;

·        Have well developed emotional intelligence skills;

·        Have the ability to identify potential barriers to learning and to devise strategies to enable pupils to overcome these barriers; and

·        Have excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.

·        Knowledge of school attendance and suspension procedures is desirable.

The post is 37 hours per week, term time only and is for one year in the first instance. The actual salary based on 37 hours per week, term time only is £26,066 - £28,704 

Closing date: Friday 5 July 2024 – 9am

Interview date – Friday 12 July 2024

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK.