Behaviour Support Lead

Due to continued growth in our pupil numbers, we are seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Lead to join our friendly and busy Pastoral team.

Reporting to the Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Care), the Behaviour Support Lead will manage the Damascus Internal Exclusion room by providing support to the curriculum provision and learning support for targeted students at risk of significant under-achievement.

The key purposes of the role are:

• To manage the learning of pupils who are in the ‘Damascus’ Internal Exclusion room to ensure students are focused and on task at all times while in internal exclusion and to ensure they are making progress in line with their individual targets and needs.
• To provide behaviour intervention support, through mentoring and coaching as required.
• To provide cover/supervision for other lessons when no students are in internal exclusion.

The successful candidate will be patient, professional and caring and able to juggle conflicting priorities in a calm and efficient manner.

Grade/Scale Point -H5, £23,857 - £25,611 (£20370-£21867 actual salary)

Full time/Part time -37 hours per week – 38 weeks per year term time only plus insets (39 weeks)

Hours - 8.00am to 4pm – Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.30pm on Fridays

Interviews: The deadline for applications is 30th May 2023 but interviews may take place before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as one of the top 10 academy trusts in the country.

Nicholas Breaskpear is a Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. This is reflected in the excellent conduct and behaviour of our students and the appreciation of the role they have in serving their school and the wider community. Our staff reflect the diverse backgrounds of our students and we welcome all applicants irrespective of faith.

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All staff will be required to have an enhanced DBS Check. All staff are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs Melanie Green, Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Care) on GreenM@nbs.herts.sch.uk.