Behaviour Manager for Internal Exclusion
Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EB13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, 42.9 week-contract, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 5 S17 – S20, £26,994 –£28,810
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and Training
•Will hold a GCSE English & Maths grade C or above (or equivalent qualification)
•A higher qualification in education and/or management is desirable
Experience
•Experience of working in a school based environment and/or in an office environment is desirable
•Experience of working with vulnerable students who may display challenging behaviours is desirable.
•Experience of benchmarking -Competent at using Microsoft Office packages, skilled and regular user of Word and Excel for the production of office work, intermediate (or better) user of the Microsoft Office suite
•Experience using Arbor (desirable)
Knowledge and Skills
•Has keen organisational skills and the ability to multi task •Demonstrates good clear plain English in a business/office setting
•Will demonstrate high level communication and literacy skills
•Be able to think on your feet, react quickly and effectively in sensitive situations
•Use your initiative on a continuous basis to communicate confidently and effectively with students and staff
•Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence
•Ability to multi task, work under pressure and handle a diverse workload
-Will demonstrate the ability to work within teams
Personal qualities
•Confident and effective when communicating at all levels and facilitating discussions with individuals and groups with patience and diplomacy
•A strong team player who will contribute to the wider development of the Academy
•Is a ‘can do’ person who works positively and collaboratively
•Will be able to demonstrate professionalism of the highest order
•Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What the school offers its staff
Perkbox: Our cutting-edge reward and benefits platform empowers you to acknowledge your colleagues’ accomplishments through its celebration tool. You can gain flexi and reward points, which can be redeemed at various high street and online retailers for treats and every day essentials. Additionally, you have the option to make charitable donations.
Pension Scheme: (eligible and enrolled participants): From 1 April 1 2024, for teachers, the Trust will contribute 28.68% to your pension fund. Support Staff will receive a 19.80% contribution to their pension pot from the same date.
Professional Learning: Our dedicated team at Habs Institute for Professional Learning is devoted to nurturing your professional growth. We offer excellent training opportunities for all staff throughout the year and provide partial funding for qualification pursuits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP encompasses a 24-hour, free, and confidential counselling service. It includes access to online cognitive-behavioural therapy and management consultations to support Line Managers.
Well-being: Enjoy complimentary access to the award-winning Headspace app, along with free mindfulness courses to enhance your overall well-being.
Staff Development: Explore secondment opportunities within the Trust or external organisations, providing valuable experiences for your professional development.
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes: Take advantage of substantial discounts through tax allowances for either purchasing a bike or opting for bike hire, promoting a healthier and more sustainable commute.
Season Ticket Loans: Enjoy discounted annual travel
fares through our salary-deductible Season Ticket Loan and save on your travel
overall.
Staff Incentives:
Talent Connect Bonus
Refer a friend or connection to apply for a role at the Trust and receive a £300* bonus when they successfully complete their probation period.
Welcome Reward
Those employed in ‘hard to fill’ roles to receive a Welcome Reward of £500* after successfully completing their probation period.
Milestone Appreciation Award
Long-serving members of staff to receive a £500*** reward and congratulatory letter from the CEO for reaching 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25-year anniversaries with the Trust.
Further details about the role
This role is crucial in providing exceptional pastoral care to students, ensuring their well-being and fostering positive relationships that support their personal and academic growth. Reporting to the Assistant Principal and working closely with the Knights Leadership Team (KLT), you will play a pivotal role in nurturing an inclusive and supportive environment that upholds the highest standards of behaviour and achievement for all students.
You will be responsible for the smooth management of the Internal Exclusion Room, maintaining high expectations of student conduct in accordance with the Academy's values and policies. Your focus will be on promoting a culture of accountability, self-discipline, partnership, integrity, respect, and excellence. By fostering these values, you will help create an environment where every student is encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, strive for excellence, and build respectful relationships. Through positive reinforcement and guidance, you will ensure that all students meet and exceed the school’s expectations, contributing to a thriving, supportive community.
In addition, you will monitor targeted students including those requiring additional pastoral and behavioural support, ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to succeed. You will work directly with pupils to guide and mentor them through challenges, always aiming to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. Data management will also be an essential aspect of the role. You will process and input data through established systems (e.g., CPOMS and the school MIS - Arbor), ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Regular reports will be provided to all relevant stakeholders, including the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, and department heads, ensuring a consistent and informed approach to student care.
The role is offered on 35 hours per week term time only. Office hours are 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Haberdashers' Knights Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Haberdashers' Knights Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02084619240
Haberdashers’ Knights Academy is a vibrant school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We are an 11-18 school in a well-established multi-academy Trust, with a commitment to recruit talented individuals who share our vision to be the provider of exceptional education for all our children.
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