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Lead Positive Change and Student Success. We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly motivated Operational Behaviour Manager to join a secondary school in the Hastings area. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong behaviour management, leadership, and pastoral experience to play a key role in promoting a positive learning culture and supporting student achievement. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the school’s behaviour systems, coordinating behaviour support provision, and leading a team of Behaviour Mentors to ensure students receive the support they need to engage successfully in education.
Job Responsibility
Lead and coordinate behaviour support across the school
Manage and support a team of Behaviour Mentors and pastoral staff
Ensure behaviour policies and procedures are implemented consistently and effectively
Coordinate daily behaviour interventions and support strategies
Oversee student arrivals, departures, detentions, and internal behaviour systems
Monitor behaviour trends and implement targeted support plans
Work with students who may be at risk of disengagement, exclusion, or poor attendance
Build positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies
Support staff with behaviour management strategies and best practice
Contribute to safeguarding, pastoral support, and student wellbeing initiatives
Analyse behaviour data and produce reports to support school improvement planning
Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment across the school
Requirements
Previous experience within education, behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, or a similar setting
Strong understanding of behaviour management and restorative approaches
Experience leading or supervising a team
Ability to build positive relationships with secondary-aged students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
Nice to have
Experience working within a secondary school, SEMH setting, or Alternative Provision
Knowledge of attendance, behaviour, and inclusion strategies
Experience working with vulnerable learners and students with additional needs
What we offer
Salary of £35,599 – £40,067 FTE
Full-time, term-time only role
Temporary to permanent or permanent opportunities available
Supportive Senior Leadership Team
Ongoing training and professional development
The opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and school culture