Restorative Practices Lead – Internal Suspension

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

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