Internal Suspension Manager at Deer Park School

Deer Park School; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week October half term

CPD programmes

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Public sector pension

Job summary

Deer Park School is seeking an enthusiastic Internal Suspension Manager to lead the Internal Suspension Room, collaborate with the Pastoral Team and Deputy Headteachers, and implement restorative practices to support students’ learning. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a focus on inclusive behaviour management and strong engagement with families.

The successful candidate will train staff, analyse behaviour data, and develop plans for students with additional needs, while

Qualifications

• Experience working in secondary education, ideally within an inclusion or pastoral role
• A good understanding of restorative practice and its application in a school setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities with a focus on collaboration and professional development
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Train and coach staff in utilising restorative practices to address student behaviour concerns
• Facilitate restorative conversations to address conflict and build positive relationships between students and staff
• Oversee the identification and implementation of behaviour support plans for students with additional needs and challenges
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop inclusive teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles
• Analyse data and track the effectiveness of the Internal Suspension Room
• Monitor and report on student behaviour trends and outcomes to the Head of Years
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting student well-being and behaviour
• Continue to develop the Internal Suspension Room to include further support strategies including working with key groups of students
• Mentoring key students
• Oversee the whole school mobile phone policy and procedures working with students, staff and parents
• Welcome students at the gates daily building positive relationships with our Deer Park families

Skills

Restorative practice

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Job description

About this Role

Internal Suspension Manager - 37 hours per week, 8.15am to 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 3.45pm a Friday, term time only (38 Weeks). Grade D - Step 1 Actual AnnualSalary £24,060.49 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of 28,696).

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week October half term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

We are part of the RAISE EducationTrust which comprises Wildern Secondary School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Our staff form a collective team that makes a difference to the lives of our students.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and approachable Internal Suspension Manager. You will work with the Pastoral Team & Deputy Headteachers to address the needs of children who need support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve their full potential.

Our Interval Suspension Manager will champion a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students in our secondary school. This leadership role is focused on implementing a transformative approach to behaviour management, emphasising reflective and restorative practices.

Having operational oversight of the Internal Suspension Room and develop and lead the focus on reflective and restorative practices,and positive reinforcement to help students to reengage with their lessons.

• Train and coach staff in utilising restorative practices to address student behaviour concerns
• Facilitate restorative conversations to address conflict and build positive relationships between students and staff
• Oversee the identification and implementation of behaviour support plans for students with additional needs and challenges
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop inclusive teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles
• Analyse data and track the effectiveness of the Internal Suspension Room
• Monitor and report on student behaviour trends and outcomes to the Head of Years.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting student well-being and behaviour
• Continue to develop the Internal Suspension Room to include further support strategies including working with key groups of students
• Mentoring key students
• Oversee the whole school mobile phone policy and procedures working with students, staff and parents
• Welcome students at the gates daily building positive relationships with our Deer Park families

You will have very good interpersonal skills and be confident in dealing with students, staff and parents on a day-to-day basis.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in secondary education, ideally within an inclusion or pastoral role
• A good understanding of restorative practice and its application in a school setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities with a focus on collaboration and professional development
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• RAISE a Hand day: Oneday per academic year - a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
• Enrolment in one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.