Behaviour Manager

Aldridge Education; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Opportunities

Free On-Site Parking

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Darwen Vale High School, part of Aldridge Education, is seeking an enthusiastic Behaviour Manager to support the Senior Leadership Team in developing a positive whole-school culture of Attitudes to Learning, Behaviour and Safety.

The role focuses on managing challenging pupil behaviour, raising standards, and helping students re-engage with learning through restorative approaches, nurturing relationships and strong communication across the school community.

Qualifications

• Non-teaching pastoral leadership experience preferred.
• Strong focus on Attitudes to Learning, Behaviour and Safety.
• Excellent communication and restorative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead behaviour management and oversee Attitudes to Learning, Behaviour and Safety across the school.
• Develop and maintain a positive school culture and high behaviour standards.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to support wellbeing, attendance and safeguarding.

Job description

Behaviour Manager (Darwen Vale High School)

Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK

Salary: SCP 22-25 - £30,472 - £32,881 Actual Pro Rata Salary

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stages: Ks3;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 4th October 2026

Interview Date: W/C 12th October 2026

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

About the School

Darwen Vale High School is more than its recent Ofsted recognition it is a community built on shared vision and ambition.

Guided by the Aldridge principle of “no child left behind”, DVHS strives to be a beacon of excellence in Darwen.

“We champion a safe, inclusive culture of high aspirations and achievement, where everyone is inspired to excel and take pride in all they do. By promoting responsibility, independent thinking and respect for diversity, we prepare learners to thrive as outstanding members of our community.”

Our Vale Values

• * We Aim High
• * We Work Hard
• * We Care

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Behaviour Manager to support the Senior Leadership Team in developing and maintaining a positive whole-school culture of Attitudes to Learning, Behaviour and Safety.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing challenging pupil behaviour, ensuring high and consistent standards across the school, and supporting students to re-engage positively with learning.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider pastoral team, the Behaviour Manager will provide both strategic and operational leadership in relation to behaviour. They will use effective monitoring, intervention and restorative approaches to reduce repeated incidents and support students in making positive choices.

Nurture is central to this role, with a strong focus on positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and helping young people overcome barriers and flourish. Excellent communication, active listening and restorative approaches will be key to developing understanding, trust and positive connections.

This is a non-teaching pastoral leadership role with responsibility for student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and achievement, working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies to identify need, provide effective support and ensure every student can succeed.

Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education:

• * Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
• * Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
• * Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
• * Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
• * Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
• * Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
• * Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• * Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!