Behaviour Support Manager

Cabot Learning Federation; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cabot Learning Federation's Tewkesbury Academy is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Manager to lead the Internal Suspension Room and promote a positive behaviour culture across the academy. You will work closely with families, staff and external agencies to help students overcome barriers to learning and support their academic and emotional development within an inclusive environment.

The role combines student support, behaviour intervention and pastoral leadership, requiring initiative,

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with challenging behaviour.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualifications/experience evidenced literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ Level 3 in Education and/or SEN or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Knowledge of alternative curriculum provision and personalised learning management.
• Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward student effort and achievement.
• Experience liaising with agencies and building positive relationships with children and carers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Suspension Room (ISR) and drive a positive behaviour culture across the academy.
• Work with families, staff and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Provide pastoral leadership to support academic and emotional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Literacy & numeracy (GCSE Maths & Eng)

NVQ Level 3 in Education/SEN

Alternative curriculum knowledge

Rewards strategies for student effort

Liaison with agencies and families

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Education and/or SEN

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

# Behaviour Support ManagerEmployer: Tewkesbury AcademyLocation: Tewkesbury, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £31,035 - £35,072Posted: 12th November 2026Expires: 29th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 25th January 2027Job ID: 1584130Job Reference: 44091* Share :* Print**Job Title:** Behaviour Support Manager**Actual Annual Salary:** £31,035 - £35,072 (Based on hours and working weeks)**Full Time Equivalent Salary:** £37,035 - £40,958 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:** Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday / Term Time Only plus Inset Days**Provisional Start Date:** 25 January 2026 – pending completion of preemployment checks**Make a real difference to students' lives by leading our Internal Suspension Room (ISR) and driving a positive behaviour culture across the Tewkesbury Academy.**This rewarding role combines student support, behaviour intervention, and pastoral leadership, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally.Working closely with families, staff, and external agencies, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes and creating an inclusive environment where every student can succeed.**About you:**You will have:* Proven experience of working with children with challenging behaviour.* Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualifications, or equivalent experience.* Possesses relevant NVQ level 3 in education and/or SEN (such as Learning and Development and Support Services for Children, Young People, and Those who Care for Them, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) or equivalent qualification/ experience.* Knowledge and understanding of alternative curriculum provision and management of personalised learning.* Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the students.* Experience of working with young people and liaising with a range of agencies and able to form positive relationships with children and their parents/carers.Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.**About Tewkesbury Academy:**Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with a student body of more than 1,000 and upwards of 150 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year.The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school.Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.**Why work at CLF?**We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.**What we can offer you:*** Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).* Generous annual leave.* A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.* Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.* Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.* A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.* Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!**Recruitment timeline:*** Closing Date: 29 November 2026 @11.59pm* Short-listing: 30 November 2026* Interviews: 11 December 2026We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.**We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.****We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.***As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.*### AttachmentsCLF Privacy NoticeCLF Safeguarding & Child Protection PolicyDirections to Tewkesbury AcademyRecruitment, selection & disclosure policy & procedure (including employment of ex-offenders)Behaviour Support Manager Job DescriptionBehaviour Support Manager Person Specification### Safeguarding Statement:The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.