Behaviour Support Officer

Behaviour Support Officer

Contract:        Full Time, Permanent

Hours:            37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Salary:           Pathway 4 Point 14- 18 £23,654.42 - £25,640.48 (FTE £27,334 - £29,269)

Site:                Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  22 January 2024

Start:               ASAP

Please note – the Trust may decide to interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

About Us

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to raising educational outcomes across a range of primary and secondary phase schools and academies in the East Midlands.  As a multi-academy trust we strive to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all and an ethos and culture that encourages everyone to be the very best that they can be. 

We put learners, and their learning, at the heart of everything we do.

Thomas Deacon Academy

The Thomas Deacon Academy that we know today opened in 2007 as one of the UK’s first and largest academies. Whilst a building does not make a school, it is worth noting that Thomas Deacon Academy was designed by Norman Foster and Partners and in addition to our impressive main academy our beautiful 43-acre campus includes TDA Juniors - a modern, light and purpose-built Key Stage 2 facility - and expansive playing fields and sporting facilities.  

In September 2018, a new extension to the existing main building led to new accommodation being created for a sixth form study centre, refectory expansion and staff professional learning centre. 

Moving forward, our core purpose for the Academy is: “To ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and ‘thrive’ as a global citizen.” 

The Academy’s core purpose is supported by our six pillars of character which provide the foundations for our TDA Way. Our character values are: Curiosity, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, Confidence and Courtesy. 

In September 2019, TDA received a very positive Ofsted report, judging the academy to be Good overall. Ofsted commented favourably, amongst other things, on the overall leadership of the academy, good teaching, positive relationships between staff and students and students’ behaviour. The Sixth Form was graded as ‘Good’ and recognised as a strength of the Academy. These aspects of the academy have been maintained alongside the identified areas for development being addressed.  

The Role

Thomas Deacon Academy are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Officer.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing the academy’s vision for inclusion and high expectations of student behavior and lead and manage the On-Call system so that it provides a comprehensive and consistent level of support to classroom practitioners in helping to establish a climate which supports effective teaching & learning.

The successful candidate will also discuss sensitive issues with parents/carers with regard to student behaviour, punctuality or attendance to lessons as well as ensure effective dialogue with parents in accordance with school policies and ensure effective associated recording.

The Trust offers:

·        Excellent salary package.

·        Fantastic training/CPD opportunities in a friendly supportive environment.

·        Opportunity for progression across Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

·        Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

·        Local Government pension scheme.

·        An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school.

·        An inclusive and collaborative approach.

·        A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust.

·        An actively supportive Local Governing Body and Trust leadership.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the HR Team on e-mail hrteam@tdet.education.