Behaviour Specialist

justteachers are currently recruiting for a passionate and resilient Behaviour Specialist to join a secondary school in Wakefield. This full-time role is ideal for a cover supervisor or qualified teacher with experience or a strong interest in behaviour management and pastoral support. The role is available to start immediately or from September 2026 and offers excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive and ambitious trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a lasting impact in a school environment and develop their career in behaviour support, leadership or SEND.

• Deliver pre-set lessons and maintain a positive classroom environment in the absence of the class teacher
• Build positive relationships with students to support behaviour, engagement and academic progress
• Work closely with the pastoral team, SEND department and leadership to implement behaviour strategies
• De-escalate challenging situations and promote restorative approaches where appropriate
• Act as a positive role model, providing consistency and structure across the school day
• Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis as needed
• Contribute to the wider school community and behaviour culture
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour incidents and interventions

• Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
• Ability to build rapport with students, especially those with additional needs or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges
• Flexibility, resilience and a proactive attitude
  
  A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential – experienced cover supervisors or support staff with relevant experience are encouraged to apply

The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring and the potential to move into a permanent position within the school or across the wider trust.

Apply today through justteachers to take the next step in your education career and help shape a positive future for young people in Wakefield.