Behaviour Support Manager

We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven colleague to join Court Fields School as Behaviour Support Manager. This is a pivotal operational role focused on strengthening the day-to-day delivery of our behaviour systems so that every student feels safe, valued and able to succeed.

Our school has seen significant developments in behaviour over the past seven years, leading to improvements in measures including suspensions, rewards and, in particular, very low levels of permanent exclusion, of which we are rightly proud. We are now seeking a highly credible candidate to work under the strategic leadership of the Senior Leadership Team behaviour lead, adding operational capacity to identify and respond to behaviour trends and reduce behaviours that may otherwise result in suspension.

This is an exciting time in the further development of our school, ensuring that equity, opportunity and community are central in all we do, and supporting our work as an inclusive school serving the thriving market town of Wellington. Relational and trauma-informed practice, high expectations and preparing students effectively for adulthood will remain at the forefront of our support for students, with behaviour, pedagogy and curriculum working together to ensure that students receive the very best education in and out of the classroom each day.

The successful candidate will provide visible operational leadership, coordinate responses to serious and recurring behaviour, support consistent practice, strengthen reintegration and use behaviour information to identify patterns and recommend action. The postholder will work closely with pastoral, inclusion, SEND, safeguarding and teaching colleagues, while strategic direction and decisions reserved to senior leaders remain with the SLT behaviour lead and Headteacher.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Feels that integrity is their key value.
• Has a proven track record of impact in behaviour, pastoral support, inclusion, safeguarding, youth work or a related field.
• Is passionate about creating an inclusive school culture where every student belongs.
• Demonstrates strong operational leadership, sound judgement and excellent organisation.
• Can build respectful relationships, challenge constructively and support staff and students.
• Is committed to high expectations, consistency and continuous improvement.
• Can analyse behaviour information, identify trends and turn findings into practical action.