Behaviour Officer

Salary:
Support Staff Pay Scale E: £23,091 to £24,612 pro‑rate per annum (Actual) (£26,403 - £28,142 full time/full year equivalent)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date:

September 2026

Hewett Academy is seeking a reliable, dynamic and responsible person for the role of Behaviour Officer to support and supervise students temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy.

• Support and supervise pupils who have been temporarily removed from lessons and placed in the Behaviour Room.
• Provide immediate support for behavioural incidents and work with pupils to support smooth reintegration into the learning environment.
• Meet with and telephone parents as required, discussing pupils’ behaviour or improvements.
• Contribute to and monitor the school's internal exclusion records, identifying patterns and alerting staff of any concerns.

You will be someone with good interpersonal skills, empathy, professional ethics, resilience and emotional strength who can foster a safe, inclusive, and structured environment.

Essential:

• Good basic level of education, preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of problem solving.
• Ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding accordingly to their individual needs.
• Able to work with challenging situations and offer support in a calm manner.
• Top‑quality organisational skills and confidence in communicating with a range of different stakeholders.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience or higher.
• DSL training or equivalent.

• Generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim‑back options for healthcare costs.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts on retail and theatre, and salary sacrifice options.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.

Inspiration Trust 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 appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.