Student Engagement & Behaviour Leader

TKAT; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional development

Career pathways

Family‑friendly policies

Supportive environment

Blue Light Card access

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension

Job summary

Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Behaviour and Engagement Officer to uphold high standards of behaviour and support pupils daily. You will lead proactive patrols, deliver targeted interventions, and implement restorative approaches to help learners stay engaged and thrive.

We value empathetic, proactive team players who can collaborate with the SENCO and SLT, work across cohorts, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Dedicated professional with a focus on behaviour and engagement within secondary education.
• Empathetic, proactive team player capable of supporting pupils daily.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or related youth/social care/education background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct active patrols and maintain high standards of behaviour across the school.
• Manage challenging behaviour and support classroom management through targeted interventions.
• Deliver one-to-one or small-group interventions and maintain appropriate records.
• Implement restorative justice to de‑escalate incidents and promote positive behaviours.
• Sanction appropriately and manage internal exclusions and community service as required.
• Collaborate with SENCO, SLT, and colleagues to support teaching staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Restorative justice

Trauma-informed

Communication

Job description

Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Behaviour and Engagement Officer to uphold high standards of behaviour and support pupils daily. You will lead proactive patrols, deliver targeted interventions, and implement restorative approaches to help learners stay engaged and thrive.

We value empathetic, proactive team players who can collaborate with the SENCO and SLT, work across cohorts, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.