About the role
Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a transformational impact on our students' lives and rapidly improve their outcomes?
Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with high standards and expectations, with CPD for all a priority? Do you align with our academy values of Respect, Excellence and Determination, with a passion for inspiring young people to succeed? If so, we would love to receive your application to join us at Budmouth Academy.
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Behaviour Support Officer to join our team at Budmouth Academy Weymouth. The successful candidate will work as part of the Pastoral team to encourage students' positive attitudes to learning and general behaviour around the Academy. They will liaise with teaching and support staff in relation to the behaviour, attendance and progress of individuals and groups of students.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed candidate with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.
Responsibilities
- Respond to any 'on call' information within the academy which requires students being supported back to the classroom or removed from lessons to the Subject Removal Room.
- Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the academy's behaviour policy. Demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour at all times.
- Assist with the general pastoral care of students, including helping students who are unwell, distressed or injured.
- Supervise students at social times.
- Coordinate and manage detentions for students who have been removed to the reset room and/or displayed antisocial behaviour.
- Liaise with parents when students have failed to meet the expectations of the Subject Removal Room.
- Deal with behaviour, attendance and pastoral issues in a positive manner, communicating actions to students, staff and parents as appropriate.
- Maintain a high presence around the academy and support students to regulate their emotions/behaviour in lessons where required.
Further Information
Your professional development is important to us. We offer a comprehensive CPD package, including nationally recognised qualifications available through the Aspirations Learning Institute at all Aspirations Academy schools. Budmouth has its own Well being Charter and working group, prioritising the well being of staff.
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Compensation and Schedule
40 hours per week, 8:30am to 5pm. Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days
Grade F12 - F17
Benefits
- Wonderful, inquisitive students.
- Clear and consistent centralised behaviour systems and detentions.
- Excellent career development and promotion opportunities across the Aspirations Academies Trust.
- Collaborative planning with centralised resources.
- A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback with no onerous marking policies.
- Budmouth Well being Charter - we treat workload very seriously.
- Comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including NPQs, through the Aspirations Learning Institute.
- Highly supportive senior leaders who are visible and approachable.
- We are a warm, welcoming and friendly place to work and learn - we are truly at the heart of our community.
