Behaviour and Inclusion Lead
Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3DR18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 4pm
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,443.97 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only Plus 10 days [INSET and Transition]
Behaviour and Inclusion Lead job summary
Behaviour and Inclusion Lead: Job Description
Job Title: Behaviour and Inclusion Lead
Reporting To: Deputy Headteacher
Grade 11 Point 31 £40,476 - Point 34 £43,693 FTE
Actual Pay £36,443.97
Term Time Only Plus 10 days [INSET and Transition]
Roles and Responsibilities
The job description below gives an insight into the responsibilities of the post of Non Teaching Student Engagement Lead and, while this is not an exhaustive list, it should allow candidates to have an understanding of what this role entails, and what the successful candidate will be held accountable for. The person specification provides an indication of the skills and experience that we are seeking.
Overview of PFMAC
The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC) is a family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of the Catholic faith.
PFMAC comprises nine Catholic primary schools and two Catholic secondary schools and is an integral part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham ensuring that the Church’s educative mission is fulfilled.
We believe each person is a unique creation made in the image of and likeness of God, called by name, with a special vocation and gifts to bring to the world. We seek to develop these talents in each individual by being a beacon for Catholic education in Oxfordshire. We are a diverse, multi-faith and non-faith school and we offer this Catholic mission to all faiths and none.
Core Purpose of the Role:
The Behaviour and Inclusion Lead at Greyfriars Catholic School will have strategic oversight of the school’s behaviour systems and inclusion strategies, ensuring that all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND, are supported to flourish in mind, body, and spirit. They will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, pastoral and curriculum leads, and families to foster an inclusive environment. Through a holistic approach rooted in the school’s Catholic ethos, the Behaviour and Inclusion Lead will create a positive and nurturing environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop, implement and review a clear strategy for behaviour and inclusion aligned with the Greyfriars Way.
Lead the school’s approach to behaviour and relationships, ensuring that behaviour management strategies reflect Catholic values of dignity, respect, and forgiveness.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for behaviour and inclusion and respond to the issues that arise.
Behaviour Management:
Lead the development and consistent implementation of the school’s behaviour policy.
Provide training and support to staff on behaviour management strategies.
Analyse behaviour data to identify patterns and implement targeted interventions.
Oversee the management of behaviour incidents, ensuring consistent and fair resolution of all issues.
Lead on pastoral interventions, including mentoring, reflective practices, Solution Focused Intervention and reintegration strategies.
Inclusion and Support:
Oversee the provision for students with SEMH, ensuring that their pastoral and academic needs are met.
Collaborate with the SENCO and pastoral team to create personalised support plans.
Liaise with families over additional support needs and provision.
Monitor the progress and well-being of vulnerable students, ensuring that early intervention and tailored support are in place.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce exclusions and improve attendance.
Oversee Interventions and Alternative Provision:
Oversee the placement of interventions and alternative provision, ensuring that provision is appropriate, well-monitored, and aligned with individual student needs.
Manage the budget for Alternative Provision to ensure resources are allocated effectively and deliver value for money in supporting student progress and well-being, working in collaboration with the local authority.
Liaise with external providers to ensure high standards of interventions and alternative provision, effective communication, and positive student outcomes.
Tracking and evaluating the impact of interventions, using data and feedback to improve provision and inform future decisions.
Parental and Community Engagement:
Liaise with families to ensure they are fully informed of behaviour.
Work with families to support positive behaviour and attendance.
Develop strong links with external agencies and community partners to enhance the school’s inclusion and behaviour support offer.
Staff Development:
Provide CPD to staff on behaviour management and inclusive teaching practices.
Support staff in implementing effective classroom management strategies.
Act as a source of expertise and guidance for staff on managing complex behaviour and inclusion issues.
Safeguarding:
Ensure that all safeguarding protocols are followed in relation to behaviour and inclusion.
Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure that vulnerable students are identified and supported.
The Behaviour and Inclusion Lead will play a critical role in ensuring that Greyfriars remains a school where every student is known, valued, and championed. This role is pivotal to our mission of ensuring that all students can flourish academically and personally within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Person Specification
Relevant experience
Recent management experience with people
Ability to present information to a variety of audiences
Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents
Sound understanding of the team around the Child/Child Protection process
Relevant experience of working with supporting agencies
Education and training
Good general standard of education
Good communication skills written and oral
Further/higher education or professional qualification
Special knowledge and skills
Ability or potential to use and interpret data
Computer literate
Ability to find solutions to complex problems
Knowledge of child protection issues
Understanding of professional boundaries and when it is appropriate to refer students
Understanding of issues affecting young people
Interpersonal skills
Ability to relate to teachers, other professionals, families and students
Good listening skills
Ability to work as a member of a team, be solution-focused and work on own initiative
Other
Ability to relate to and promote the ethos of the school
Willingness to undertake training as required
Optimistic outlook that recognises the complexity of working in schools but the joy that is at the centre of such important work
How this is identified
Application form/supporting statement
Interview/presentation
Review of interview tasks
References
In addition to the Greyfriars Catholic School will commit to:
Promoting courteous and respectful relationships with students and staff at all times
Using their influence with other staff and students to promote high standards of behaviour, ambition and order within the school
Working to maintain the School at the forefront of educational practice
To support the Catholic ethos of the PFMAC
To play a full part in the PPMAC’s school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
To support the MAC in meeting its legal requirements for worship
To continue professional development as agreed
The purpose of this Job Description is to set out in general terms the management, purpose and responsibilities of a specific job at Greyfriars Catholic School. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of every task that a Greyfriars Catholic School employee might be called upon to undertake. Neither is it a legal document, although it may be referred to in Contracts of Employment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greyfriars Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for any position will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (disclosure and barring system) and appropriate Right to Work clearances and our recruitment and selection practice
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Greyfriars Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greyfriars Catholic School website
We are a Catholic school that champions each and every student so they can flourish individually and collectively.
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