Behaviour Support Manager
Court Fields School
Somerset
- £38,510 - £43,149 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 10 (£38,510 - £43,149 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 04/01/2027
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2026
Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven colleague to join Court Fields School as Behaviour Support Manager. This is a pivotal operational role focused on strengthening the day-to-day delivery of our behaviour systems so that every student feels safe, valued and able to succeed.
Our school has seen significant developments in behaviour over the past seven years, leading to improvements in measures including suspensions, rewards and, in particular, very low levels of permanent exclusion, of which we are rightly proud. We are now seeking a highly credible candidate to work under the strategic leadership of the Senior Leadership Team behaviour lead, adding operational capacity to identify and respond to behaviour trends and reduce behaviours that may otherwise result in suspension.
This is an exciting time in the further development of our school, ensuring that equity, opportunity and community are central in all we do, and supporting our work as an inclusive school serving the thriving market town of Wellington. Relational and trauma-informed practice, high expectations and preparing students effectively for adulthood will remain at the forefront of our support for students, with behaviour, pedagogy and curriculum working together to ensure that students receive the very best education in and out of the classroom each day.
The successful candidate will provide visible operational leadership, coordinate responses to serious and recurring behaviour, support consistent practice, strengthen reintegration and use behaviour information to identify patterns and recommend action. The postholder will work closely with pastoral, inclusion, SEND, safeguarding and teaching colleagues, while strategic direction and decisions reserved to senior leaders remain with the SLT behaviour lead and Headteacher.
We are looking for a colleague who:
Feels that integrity is their key value.
Has a proven track record of impact in behaviour, pastoral support, inclusion, safeguarding, youth work or a related field.
Is passionate about creating an inclusive school culture where every student belongs.
Demonstrates strong operational leadership, sound judgement and excellent organisation.
Can build respectful relationships, challenge constructively and support staff and students.
Is committed to high expectations, consistency and continuous improvement.
Can analyse behaviour information, identify trends and turn findings into practical action.
What we offer:
The chance to join one of the most improved schools in Somerset.
A fantastic staff team who enjoy working together to support our students.
A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A school community committed to inclusion and excellence.
A chance to make a significant impact on student experience and outcomes.
Attached documents
About Court Fields School
Court Fields School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary academy based in Wellington, Somerset. There are approximately 758 students at the school between the ages of 11-16.
Headteacher
Polly Matthews
Values and Vision
At Court Fields School we are very proud of our school and our students. Together with our staff, Governors and our wider community in Wellington, we are working to provide the very best education for our children, both academically and pastorally. Our students’ achievements include performing at the highest levels in Sport and the Arts, developing wider skills via the National Citizenship Service and Duke of Edinburgh Awards, competing in national challenges in Maths and Science, to name just a few.
Our aim is for every child to achieve, belong and participate and this is at the heart of everything we do at Court Fields School. We believe in the absolute moral responsibility we have for equipping students with the best possible exam results. We know that this opens doors for students and prepares them with outstanding attitudes and a strong moral foundation.
We are ambitious for our students and our school. We have high standards and our students reflect our expectations. Our improvement, particularly over the last eighteen months, has been noted by our students, staff, parents, community and Ofsted. Visitors to our school recognise a significant shift in culture, with a clarity of purpose and focus on high quality teaching, excellent behaviour and wellbeing . We will be relentless in ensuring that this progress continues.
Court Fields School is an academy and part of The Castle Partnership Trust. We work closely in collaboration with schools in this partnership to share excellent practice and ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care. We develop young people with outstanding attitudes and integrity, and prepare them well for life in an ever-changing world.
Our aims are simple. We want every child at Court Fields School to achieve their potential, participate in the school and the wider community, and enjoy a strong sense of belonging. Our foundations for this are high quality teaching and learning, a broad and balanced curriculum, and a safe environment. We support all of our students to be ambitious, and have a positive attitude towards every aspect of their school life. We are proud of our students. Our values demonstrate a commitment to developing them as individuals, leaders, team players and advocates for those who need support.
Court Fields School converted to an academy in January 2014 and is part of The Castle Partnership Trust. We teach nearly 800 students aged 11-16 at our campus in the Somerset town of Wellington.
Wellington is a thriving market town on the Devon/Somerset border, enjoying easy access to the M5 corridor, the stunning Jurassic Coast, the Blackdown Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and our County town of Taunton. At Court Fields School, we value greatly the strong relationships in our local area and are involved in many aspects of our local community.
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