Behaviour Manager

Darwen Vale High School, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

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: SCP 21 – 25 £28,507 - £31,277 Actual Pro Rata Salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

🌟Behaviour Manager – Making a Difference Every Day🌟

As Behaviour Manager, you will play a key role in promoting and sustaining positive behaviour for learning across the school. Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will help embed high expectations, confidently manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, and ensure consistent, rigorous monitoring of behaviour standards. You will also lead restorative conversations, rebuilding relationships and re-engaging students so they feel supported, valued and ready to succeed.

🔍What We Are Looking For:

🌟A committed and resilient professional with a genuine passion for supporting young people

🧠Confidence in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour calmly and effectively

🤝Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff and families

🔄Experience of leading restorative conversations that encourage reflection and positive change

📊A consistent, organised and proactive approach to behaviour management

🎓High expectations and a commitment to promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive school culture

If you are passionate about creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. We would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

What the school offers its staff

🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
⏰ Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
🚗 Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
🌿 Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years! 🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here?
Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Darwen Vale High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1071 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Darwen Vale High School website
• Email address: kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darwen-vale-high-school

Darwen Vale High School is an Aldridge Academy and as such, part of the national multi academy trust. At a more local level we are part of the North West Cluster of schools that includes 3 other secondary schools and 1 primary school.
Darwen Vale High School achieved unprecedented success in their 2019 examination results. Students performed at levels above national averages in many subjects with outstanding performances in English and Mathematics. Our Progress 8 score increased by 0.42, this means that every student’s performance in the 2018-2019 cohort has increased by almost half a grade in each subject compared to 2017-2018 results.

Arranging a visit to Darwen Vale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org.

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