Behaviour Manager in Darwen)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aldridge Benefits Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Opportunities

Free On-Site Parking

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Aldridge Vale High School in Blackburn with Darwen seeks an enthusiastic Behaviour Manager to support the Senior Leadership Team in fostering a positive school culture focused on attitudes to learning, behaviour and safety.

The role involves managing pupil behaviour, promoting wellbeing, and collaborating with staff, families and external agencies to ensure every student can thrive within a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral leadership and behaviour management.
• Ability to monitor, intervene and restore positive student behaviours.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive whole-school culture of learning attitudes, behaviour and safety.
• Lead strategies to manage challenging pupil behaviour and improve engagement.
• Work with SLT, pastoral teams and external partners to provide support.

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

These values shape everything we do, ensuring every student receives an excellent education and is ready for the wider world

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:

Join the Aldridge Education Family!

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

• 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!