Behaviour for learning leader and Safefuarding
Rockingham Junior and Infant School, Rotherham, S61 4HY22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE)
Behaviour for learning leader and Safefuarding job summary
At Willow Tree Academy the work of The Behaviour for Learning Leader role will focus on policies, procedures and strategies to:
Improve engagement, learning and raise attainment
RP Strategy
Improve attendance
Raise standards of behaviour through ensuring the implementation of the positive behaviour policy
Supporting staff to work with parents and carers to engage them in their child’s learning
Support pupils who have experienced exclusion
Support pupils who are subject to child protection planning
Engage with outside agencies
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will work directly with identified individuals or groups of pupils to help overcome barriers to learning, improve behaviour and raise achievement. This may be delegated to their assistant or facilitated through nurture provision, depending on workload. It is expected that all B4L Leaders will proactively engage with pupils.
SEND and SEMH
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will liaise with parents, appropriate agencies and the wider school community to support all concerned and be the first point of contact for parents/carers other than class teacher.
To facilitate appropriate communication between parents/carers and class teachers.
Offer support and signpost parents/carers where appropriate.
Oversee and facilitate family learning within school.
Promote parent/carer engagement with school being visible at parents’ evenings and school events
Be aware of, and support difference, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To disseminate knowledge to staff of specialist areas such as attachment, autism etc.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will liaise with the SLT and in particular, with the SENDCO to develop the SEMH strategy across the academy.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will work with all professionals to gather evidence for Education, Health and Care Plans.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will work with the EHT/Head teacher to ensure that all incidents are recorded and actioned on CPOMs.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will track vulnerable children using available tools to do this such as; the hierarchy of need, attendance matrix, attainment and progress data and provision mapping.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will establish productive working relationships with all pupils and staff, promoting the well-being of all together with the EHT/HT and the Trust Board.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will attend case conferences and core group meetings on behalf of the EHT/HT and will represent the Designated Safeguarding Lead both in and out of school.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will prepare reports for the above and ensure that actions from such meetings are reported in a timely manner.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will record and upload all reports and incidents pertaining to vulnerable children onto CPOMS.
To support the development of safeguarding policies, training, procedures and guidance and ensure annual review by the Trust Board.
To encourage good practice by promoting and championing the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures and disseminating training to staff accordingly.
To make/coordinate referrals, action concerns and review services for children and families within school. (Early Help/ Social Care etc)
To work collaboratively with parents/carers and other agencies through joint planning, training and monitoring for safeguarding of all children.
To be the first point of contact (other than EHT/Head teacher) for all staff, visitors, parents/carers, children regarding safeguarding concerns.
Meet and greet pupils and parents, addressing any immediate concerns
To maintain an audit of safeguarding within school and provide reports to senior leadership and the Trust Board.
To maintain an up to date, accurate recording system for safeguarding - CPOMS
To encourage a culture of listening to children, taking into account their wishes and feelings.
Produce reports for, attend and participate in Child Protection Conferences, Child In Need and Review Meetings.
Where appropriate to act as lead professional and co-ordinate Team Around Family (TAF) meetings.
Monitor health and safety within school reporting any issues to the relevant individual e.g. types and frequency of accidents.
Keep up to date with developments by attending the Safeguarding Forum, courses to enhance your own CPD and update staff.
Facilitate the smooth transition of all pupils into our school and to other settings, such as secondary and special.
To be the designated individual within school regarding Looked after Children (LAC).
To liaise with the parent/carer, Local Authority, Virtual School and school staff regarding LAC.
To facilitate PEP meetings and provide the relevant information including pupil voice.
To provide 1:1 support to LAC within school where required.
To work closely with class teachers to highlight individual needs, barriers to learning and actions required.
Suggest appropriate use of Pupil Premium for LAC.
Report to the Trust Board about the care and achievement of these children.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will ensure the Positive Behaviour Policy is in place and adhered to by all staff.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will ensure the principles of a Positive Playground are in place.
The Behaviour for Learning Leader will lead the School Council.
To support teaching staff in managing pupil behaviour.
To liaise with outside providers regarding the requirements regarding behaviour.
To develop and maintain a register of children with additional needs and share with appropriate staff.
To assist individual pupils experiencing difficulties in managing their behaviour, SEMH difficulties through 1:1 or group work.
Liaise with staff to develop an understanding of individual pupil needs.
To coordinate paperwork for exclusions/reduced timetables / individualised timetables.
To line-manage SMSAs and develop lunchtime initiatives to promote good behaviour.
To develop playground break-time opportunities promoting positive play.
Challenge and motivate children, promoting self-esteem and self-regulation.
Facilitate the golden table and celebrate core values such as respect.
Support parents/carers with regards to promoting positive behaviour at home/school.
Work with the SENDCO to develop and implement behaviour plans.
Develop, maintain, evaluate and report on behaviour management systems eg; class Dojo.
Have an overview of missed breaks, maintaining accurate records and following the pathway for letters to parents.
Co-ordinate the school house system and allocate key roles within them
Coordinate extra-curricular clubs, inc. breakfast club.
Lead the school council, elections and meetings, following the core British Values.
To write, review relevant school policies and procedures and keep appropriate records.
To carry out activities to promote emotional health and wellbeing within school together with the Healthy Schools Leader
To be present on educational visits as and when required.
Facilitate the organisation and running of the Christmas and Summer fayres.
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Looked after Children
Behaviour and the Playground
Other duties
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Rockingham Junior and Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 325 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rockingham Junior and Infant School website
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Lunchtime Play leader
Responsible to: Behaviour for Learning Leader/Head of School.
Responsible for: Promoting positive play and encouraging friendships.
Main Job Purpose : Encourage and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break which supports the aims and values of the school and enriches the pupils’ learning.
Main Responsibilities:
Work as part of the lunchtime team and specifically with other Play leaders.
Work with the Behaviour for Learning Leader and others to develop play awareness and opportunities.
Engage children in purposeful play and fitness activities.
Teach play skills and specific games and activities.
Help support children with their personal, social and emotional development needs.
Monitor the behaviour of children at all times in conjunction with the school’s policy on discipline and behaviour and Rights’ Respecting Agenda. Refer to a senior member of staff where necessary.
To be aware of and ensure that the school’s restorative practice policy is followed.
Supporting the school’s first aid procedures by reporting any and every accident/injury to the identified First Aider, who will record the incident.
Ensure that pupils do not leave school without permission.
Support the school’s security procedures by challenging anyone on the premises without a school visitor ID badge and ensuring that the school office is informed.
Support the school’s fire and emergency procedures by being familiar with the instructions for staff and children located in all the teaching areas and taking appropriate action should the need arise.
Retain the confidentiality of all aspects of school life.
Be aware of Health and Safety issues in accordance with safe practice and Health and Safety legislation.
Comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the school and the Borough of Rotherham; comply with any relevant statutory requirements, including Equal Opportunities legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
Have a commitment to Child Safeguarding, to promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s agreed procedure.
Supervision and Management of People
Supervisory responsibility other than assisting work familiarisation of peers and new recruits.
Knowledge and Skills
Formal qualifications or previous experience required, but the ability to establish positive expectations of pupil behaviour, good relationships with staff and pupils, and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs is important.
Excellent understanding of Child Safeguarding issues.
Creativity and Innovation. Some scope for creativity and innovation in relation to play ideas and implementation.
Contacts and Relationships. There is a high level of interaction with individuals and groups of pupils. Relationships will be managed within agreed policies and procedures. There is some scope for dealing with issues where the outcome may not be straightforward.
Contacts with other school staff over general routine issues, and reporting on any incidents over the lunchtime period to the line manager.
Decisions. The post holder will be supervising the movement and conduct of pupils and be expected to intervene as appropriate to establish safe and proper behaviour.
The post holder will need to exercise discretion in referring problems to a senior member of staff.
Resources. The Play leader may use a number of educational toys and equipment.
The Play leader will be responsible for ensuring appropriate use of this equipment by pupils.
Any breakages must be reported to the line manager.
Work Environment. The post may require moderate physical effort.
The post holder may be required to work outside in moderately adverse conditions.
The post holder will be expected to deal with challenging behaviour from pupils and may be required to attend to pupils with sickness and/or toileting problems.
PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Lunchtime Play leader
ATTRIBUTES CRITERIA METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Experience Experience in supervising children in a school environment
Qualifications & Training
GCSE level or equivalent qualifications or experience Application form Aptitudes and Abilities Ability to establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs
Good interpersonal skills Ability to work under own initiative
Creativity and ability to teach children new games
Ability to manage some challenging behaviour from pupils
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Knowledge Understanding of basic first aid procedures Knowledge of school’s behaviour and management policy and procedures
Knowledge of school’s fire and emergency procedures
Knowledge of Child Safeguarding procedures Attitude / Motivation
Self-motivated Team player
Other Factors A flexible and adaptable approach
Commitment to Equal Opportunities Enhanced DBS check
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