Behaviour Support Officer, HARRIS FEDERATION

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Job summary

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Officer to aid students' behavioural development. The role encompasses supervising, mentoring, and ensuring students adhere to academy standards while fostering a positive learning environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, contributing to students' success in a multicultural setting.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Generous Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in an inner city school.
• Experience working with challenging students.
• Knowledge of barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Behaviour for Learning Policy.
• Monitor and supervise students before school and during breaks.
• Manage late detentions and follow through on behaviour issues.

Skills

Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies

Experience of dealing with behaviour issues

Experience of supervising students

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above

Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures

Basic knowledge of first aid

Job description

Behaviour Support Officer, HARRIS LOWE ACADEMY WILLESDEN

Behaviour Support Officer, HARRIS LOWE ACADEMY WILLESDEN

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About Us

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

About Us

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

• Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
• Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual
• Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
• Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
• Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance
• Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.
  
  
  

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

Summary

We are looking for a Behaviour Support Officer to support our students at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the implementation of the Behaviour for Learning Policy
• The calm and purposeful entrance and exit of students into/out of and around the academy
• Ensuring students are monitored and supervised before school, during break and throughout lunch
• Managing late detentions
• Ensuring that students enter the building in full academy uniform and if not, following agreed procedures
• Ensuring that follow up action is taken for students failing to meet academy standards
• Following through any behaviour issues, such as taking student statements regarding incidents and passing these on
• Informally mentoring students on PSPs
• Ensuring issues relating to student safety are passed on to academy colleagues, in a timely manner, for further investigation
• Supervising students internally excluded or exited from lessons
• Delivering the curriculum offer for the students attending the supervision room
• Ensuring appropriate work is provided and appropriate provision is in place
• Liaising with parents/carers and relevant staff to ensure smooth transition to and from internal exclusion
• Being a role model for the students in the supervision room
• Providing the students with very clear expectations of conduct, in line with those for all academy students, and ensuring action is taken when these are not met
• Liaising with the Heads of House and Assistant Principals to support monitoring of students on behaviour and attendance/punctuality reports
• Ensuring that designated students have up-to-date report cards and that completed cards are filled appropriately
• Keeping records of poor punctuality and organising late detentions
• Carrying out administrative tasks
• Assisting the academy Leadership Group in maintaining the highest standards of attendance and punctuality to lessons
• Overseeing the registration of students who are late to the academy
  
  
  

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies
• Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid e.g. emergency first aid course
• Two years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
• Experience of dealing successfully with a range of behaviour issues
• Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent behaviour for learning
• Experience of working with families
• Experience of supervising a group of students for detentions, referral and internal exclusion as appropriate
• Experience of working with challenging students and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully
  
  
  

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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