Behaviour Support Officer - Budmouth Academy

Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a transformational impact on our students’ lives and rapidly improve their outcomes?

Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with high standards and expectations, with CPD for all a priority?

Do you align with our academy values of Respect, Excellence and Determination, with a passion for inspiring young people to succeed? 

If so, we would love to receive your application to join us at Budmouth Academy.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Behaviour Support Officer to join our team at Budmouth Academy Weymouth.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Pastoral team to encourage students ‘positive attitudes to learning and general behaviour around the Academy. The successful candidate will liaise with teaching and support staff in relation to the behaviour, attendance and progress of individuals and groups of students.

Ultimately, we are looking for a committed candidate with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.

● Respond to any ‘on call’ information within the academy which requires students being supported back to the classroom or removed from lessons to the Subject Removal Room

● To provide support for students’ emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the academy’s behaviour policy. Demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour at all times

● To assist with the general pastoral care of students, including helping students who are unwell, distressed or injured

● Supervising students at social times

● To coordinate and manage detentions for students who have been removed to the reset room and / or displayed antisocial behaviour

● Liaising with parents when students have failed to meet the expectations of the Subject Removal Room

● Dealing with behaviour, attendance and pastoral issues in a positive manner, communicating actions to students, staff and parents as appropriate

● Maintaining a high presence around the academy and supporting students to regulate their emotions/behaviour in lessons where required

Your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As a proud member of the Aspirations Academies Trust, our vision is “To empower future generations to follow their dreams and build a society of which we can all be proud.” At Budmouth we are on a mission to provide the highest-quality educational experience for all.

Budmouth is a large 11-18 academy in beautiful Dorset, situated on the south coast. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities which are set to be even better, with our new build currently in the planning stages. We are within commutable distance of Poole, Sherborne, Purbeck, Dorchester, Portland and surrounding areas, with excellent public transport links.

We offer an ambitious and inclusive curriculum so that all of our students will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. Our extra-curricular offer is equally impressive, with a vast range of opportunities for students to engage in.

We are committed to raising the aspirations of our young people at Budmouth and this is reflected in our approach to all areas of our work. Our teaching and learning framework has been greatly influenced by Allison and Tharby’s Making Every Lesson Count, and our centralised behaviour systems mean that you are free to teach. We expect impeccable behaviour from our students, who really appreciate staff going above and beyond on a daily basis.

What we offer:

• Wonderful, inquisitive students
• Clear and consistent centralised behaviour systems and detentions
• Excellent career development and promotion opportunities across the Aspirations Academies Trust
• Collaborative planning with centralised resources
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback with no onerous marking policies
• Budmouth Wellbeing Charter - we treat workload very seriously
• Comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including NPQs, through the Aspirations Learning Institute
• Highly supportive senior leaders who are visible and approachable
• We are a warm, welcoming and friendly place to work and learn - we are truly at the heart of our community

What we are looking for:

• Hard-working professionals with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise
• People who live and breathe our values and mantra to ensure the life chances of our students are maximised
• Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter their starting point, background or needs
• Someone who is aligned to our vision and values - we are one team

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Principal - Mrs Sara Mashike