Job Description

Application closing date
28/11/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 6/SO1, SCP 18-25, 27,655.00 - 32,167.00 Annually (Actual)
Package
Permanent Term Time Plus 5 Days, 37 Hours Per Week
Job category/type
Schools

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Team.






The primary focus of the role is to support the Behaviour for Learning (BfL) Manager in the management of the Academy's Behaviour for Learning system, providing daily support to pupils and colleagues in managing behaviour.






You will support teachers and associate staff to ensure the behaviour system is adhered to both in and out of lessons, under the direction of the BfLManager.






The post holder will also be expected to run our in-house 'Alternative to Suspension' provision on a rota basis.






Key Duties and Responsibilities:




To encourage high levels of expectations in pupils with colleagues in the Academy.

To promote positive behaviour management by modelling strategies which support the improvement of behaviour in the Academy.

To be a visible presence around the Academy, to ensure that appropriate pupil behaviour is maintained both in and out of lessons; to monitor the corridors daily; to monitor pupil behaviour at break and lunchtime as required around Academy. To lead the day-to-day management of the 'Refocus / Removal' system and detention system; to monitor patterns of pupil behaviour.

To be part of the team which staff / run the 'Alternative to Suspension' provision in the Academy, ensuring that it meets the needs of pupils and is restorative by nature. To attend regular meetings with the pastoral team and exchange information about pupils.

Under the direction of the BfLManager, be responsible for the maintenance of specific documents relating to all facets of behaviour for learning, this includes - but is not limited to, Pupil Passports, Behaviour Management Plans, Risk Assessments, and Reduced Hours Forms. To liaise with parents / carers in relation to the Behaviour for Learning system and policy; to be responsible for discussing sensitive issues with parents / carers as regards Behaviour, uniform, etc.

To maintain regular contact with parents / carers of pupils needing extra support, to keep informed of their child's needs and progress and to secure positive family support and involvement.

To maintain effective records of interventions with pupils, meetings with parents / carers and external agencies.

To line manage a team of the Academy's Behaviour for Learning (BfL) Mentors and lead their performance management.

To liaise with the BfLMentors regarding specific pupils, discussing behaviour and share information as appropriate.

To ensure that you take care of your own health and wellbeing, and that of your colleagues inwith the Academy's Health and Safety policy.

To promote the provision of extra-curricular activities for pupils. To play a full part in the life of the Academy community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, actively promoting its policies and practices.

To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by your Line Manager.




Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level or responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade.





It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out, which would be determined by the Line Manager or Senior Leaders.





How To Apply





Please apply via the My New Term portal at the following link:



https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146204/EDV-2025-WAA-48101

Closing Date: 9:00am, 28th Nov 2025

Interview Date: W/C Monday 1 December 2025

Start Date: January 2026