Behaviour Manager

Abbeyfield School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield School in Nottingham is seeking a confident Behaviour Manager to support students and drive restorative practice across the campus. You will be a visible presence, promote high expectations, and work to rebuild relationships through constructive dialogue.

You'll use data and reflective conversations to improve behaviour and attendance, champion inclusion, and create a culture where every student feels supported and empowered to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience with restorative approaches to behaviour.
• Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly.
• Commitment to inclusive education and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students to reflect on their choices using restorative practice.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing across the school.
• Contribute to developing a culture of high expectations and inclusivity.

Skills

Restorative practice

Listening skills

De-escalation

Communication skills

Inclusion advocacy

Job description

Support students. Inspire change. Lead restorative practice. As our Behaviour Manager, you'll make a lasting difference to the lives of young people every day.

About You:

As the Behaviour Manager at Abbeyfield School, you will be a confident, resilient and highly visible presence who is passionate about helping young people succeed. You will have experience of supporting students to reflect on their choices, using restorative practice to rebuild relationships and promote positive behaviour. With strong listening, de-escalation and communication skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm under pressure while maintaining high expectations for every student. Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and creating a culture where every young person feels supported, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Promoting Outstanding Behaviour and Student Success: Experience of promoting outstanding behaviour and attitudes across a Key Stage/school.
• Driving Improvement Through Data and Innovation: Experience of using target setting, data analysis and curriculum innovation to improve performance.
• Championing Inclusion for Every Student: A clear commitment to Inclusion.
• High Aspirations, High Expectations: The ability to develop a philosophy of high aspiration and expectation for every student, giving cognisance to SEND, equal opportunities, diversity and ethos..