Behaviour Support Officer

WMJobs; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Rugeley seeks a compassionate Behaviour Support Officer to join their Pastoral Team. This role focuses on advocating for students and promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. The ideal candidate will exhibit empathy, resilience, and a commitment to supporting young people. This is a full-time, term-time only position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Good qualifications; specifically GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Strong Behaviour Support Experience with confidence working with students.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing among students.
• Act as a trusted advocate for students facing challenges.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Proactive

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

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The Hart School,

Job Title: Behaviour Support Officer

Location: The Hart School, Rugeley, Staffordshire

Salary: Grade 6, SCP 9-15 (£22,712 to £25,021 per annum actual salary)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent, Term-time only

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025

Interview Date: tbc

About You:

The Hart School is seeking a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Support Officer to join our dedicated Pastoral Team, acting as a trusted advocate for our students and helping them realise their full potential. In this vital role, you will play a key part in promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, offering consistent support, guidance, and practical strategies to help students manage their behaviour effectively. Working closely with the wider pastoral team, you will be an approachable presence throughout the school day, ready to listen, respond to challenges, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, proactive, and committed to never giving up on a young person.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

Good qualifications; specifically GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Strong Behaviour Support Experience; with confidence working with students who display challenging behaviour.

Effective Relationships; the ability to build strong and effective relationships with students, staff and parents.

Reflective Practice; committed to self-evaluation and continuous improvement.

About the Pastoral Team:

The Pastoral Team at The Hart School plays a vital role in supporting the personal, social, and emotional development of our students, ensuring that every young person feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed. Committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment, the team works closely with students, families, and staff to provide tailored support, guidance, and early intervention when challenges arise. Whether addressing behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, or safeguarding concerns, the team is approachable, proactive, and deeply invested in helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

About Our School:

Curious about what makes The Hart School special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Our Trust:

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail] , and we'll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

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