Professional Services (In-School Support)

Cheslyn Hay Academy; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheslyn Hay Academy in Walsall is seeking a Student Refocus Lead to oversee the Refocus Room, helping students reset, reflect and return to lessons.

You will work with tutors, Heads of Year and senior leaders to maintain high standards of behaviour and support pupils facing challenges; 35-hour week, term-time only.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Refocus Room to support students who struggle to meet behavioural expectations.
• Mentor and champion student success, working with teaching staff, Heads of Year and SLT to maintain high behaviour standards.
• De-escalate tense situations with calm authority and foster a quiet, productive atmosphere for learning.

Job description

Student Refocus Lead

Grade 4, point 12-16 (Actual salary £24,358.50 - £25,994.30)

Permanent, Term time only

35 hours

Cheslyn Hay Academy is an excellent school and part of an amazing Trust. If you want to work with exceptional students in a strong school that values staff wellbeing and happiness, come and join our team.

Cheslyn Hay is a high performing and successful mixed 11-18 comprehensive academy of 1400 students. With the strength of the forward thinking and progressive Windsor Academy Trust behind us, we work to ensure all students and staff can have High Expectation and High Achievement in all that they do. We are oversubscribed and value our strong community reputation and links.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in young people's lives? As the Student Refocus Lead, you will hold a vital, high impact position within the school. You will be instrumental in helping drive a positive school culture by managing our Refocus Room, a dedicated space designed to help students reset, reflect and get back on track.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, resilient, and empathetic professional to act as a mentor and champion for student success. You will work closely with teaching staff, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that high standards of behaviour and discipline are maintained across the school.

The Challenge & The Impact

The Refocus Room is used to support students who have struggled to meet behavioral expectations and you will regularly work with students who are frustrated, disengaged, or facing complex challenges.

This role requires the ability to rapidly form strong, trusting relationships with students, de‑escalating tense situations with calm authority. One of the main aims is to maintain a quiet, highly structured, and productive atmosphere so that students can seamlessly continue their academic work.

Cheslyn Hay Academy is committed to safeguarding: the above post requires an enhanced disclosure in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1999. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date.