Behaviour Improvement Officer

Ridgeway Academy; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Academy is seeking a Behaviour Improvement Officer to join the Behaviour team. You will support Heads of Year and pastoral leaders in daily student management and provide a framework for individual and group interventions.

The role requires flexibility, self-motivation and a calm, empathetic approach to working with young people. 35 hours per week, term-time plus one-week, pro rata for hours and weeks worked.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Empathic approach to working with young people.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate and quick to learn new systems.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Year and Pastoral Leaders in daily management of students.
• Provide a framework for individual and group interventions as needed.
• Be a flexible and self-motivated member of the Behaviour team.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Excellent written and verbal comms

Flexible and adaptable

Empathy

Independent and team player

Computer literacy

Excel basics

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Behaviour Improvement Officer is an integral part of the Behaviour team. They will be a flexible and supportive member of staff who can assist Heads of Year and Pastoral Leaders in the effective daily management of the students, as well as providing a supportive framework for individual and group intervention as necessary. The nature of the role is such that flexibility and self-motivation are crucial to success.

• A supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement
• A commitment to professional development
• A collaborative working environment

We are looking for someone who:

• A passion for working with young people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to empathise
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literate (able to pick up new systems quickly)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel

Pay scale: H5/6 (SCP 9-19) £28,153 - £33,119 paid pro rata for hours and weeks worked

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Weeks: 39 weeks term time plus 1-week (39 weeks) 0.87080279 FTE

Actual salary: £22,779.49 - £26,797.29 (includes holiday entitlement)

Ridgeway Academy is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants', one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and Atlas Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organization.