Behaviour Support Officer

Oakwood; Horley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood School is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Officer to join our new behaviour team. This role focuses on promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing, by providing operational support to students and staff in a calm and safe learning environment.

The postholder will work with the Behaviour Manager and teaching staff to help students make positive choices and overcome barriers to learning. The position is a two-year fixed-term contract ending on 31 August 2028, with the possibility of

Responsibilities

• Supervise students to promote safety and order.
• Support behaviour interventions and restorative approaches.
• Assist in maintaining a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Collaborate with Behaviour Manager, pastoral teams and teaching staff.

Job description

Behaviour Support Officer

Oakwood School is seeking a committed, resilient and positive Behaviour Support Officer to join our new behaviour team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students by helping to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment where every child can thrive.

Working alongside the Behaviour Manager, pastoral teams and teaching staff, you will support students in making positive choices, overcoming barriers to learning and developing behaviours that enable them to achieve their full potential.

This post is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract ending on 31 August 2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent subject to organisational requirements and funding.

Job Title: Behaviour Support Officer

Grade: PS5

Hours: 8.30am - 3.05pm, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday, term time)

Responsible to: Behaviour Manager

Location: Oakwood School

Job Purpose

To promote positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing by providing operational support to students and staff. The postholder will supervise students, support behaviour interventions, contribute to restorative approaches and assist in maintaining a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th November 2026.

Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted.

Oakwood School reserves the right to withdraw this advert early should circumstances change.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: BSO1126.