Student Wellbeing & Behaviour Leader

All Locations; Tipner; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Eye care vouchers

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

TSAT Benefits Portal

Job summary

The Portsmouth Academy seeks a dedicated Behaviour and Pastoral Officer to join our Patrol Team. You will promote positive values and visible presence to create a calm, respectful environment where students can reach their full potential.

The role focuses on supporting students with behaviour, building relationships, and providing targeted interventions. We value safeguarding, student wellbeing, and empathetic, proactive support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people in educational or support settings.
• Experience handling challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Empathetic, calm, non-judgemental approach under pressure.
• Ability to use ICT systems, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Commitment to modelling school values and contributing to academy life.

Responsibilities

• Support students whose behaviour does not meet expectations with appropriate follow-up.
• Build positive relationships through relational practice to strengthen community and empathy.
• Provide targeted intervention strategies to remove barriers to learning.
• Support students facing difficulties at school or home and ensure they receive help.
• Act as a mentor for students underachieving against targets.
• Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing culture.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relational practice

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation techniques

safeguarding knowledge

ICT skills (Office 365)

Calm, empathetic communication

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Portsmouth Academy seeks a dedicated Behaviour and Pastoral Officer to join our Patrol Team. You will promote positive values and visible presence to create a calm, respectful environment where students can reach their full potential.

The role focuses on supporting students with behaviour, building relationships, and providing targeted interventions. We value safeguarding, student wellbeing, and empathetic, proactive support.