Behaviour Officer
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,374 to £23,848 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £22,374 to £23,848 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,584 - £27,269 full time/full year equivalent) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Lowestoft, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiration Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20255695 |
Summary
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £22,374 to £23,848 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,584 - £27,269 full time/full year equivalent)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: September 2025
East Point Academy is seeking a reliable, dynamic and responsible person for the role of Behaviour Officer to support and supervise students who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy.
The main responsibility of this role will be
- To support and supervise pupils who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy and have been placed in Reflection Room.
- To provide immediate support for behavioural incidents which take place and work with pupils to support a smooth reintegration into the learning environment.
- To meet with and telephone parents as required discussing the behaviour, or improvements in behaviour, of pupils.
- To contribute to and monitor the school's internal exclusion records, identifying patterns and alerting staff of any concerns.
The ideal candidate will have
- Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding accordingly to their individual needs
- Top quality organisational skills and confidence in communicating with a range of different stakeholders
East Point Academy is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day; East Point Academy is a great place to work. The school’s values help the academy prepare pupils to be successful in the community, both while at school and throughout their life beyond. East Point students and staff embody the core values which reflects in all the school does. Students are taught to be independent thinkers, giving them the knowledge and the skills to be the change they want to see in the world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
East Point Academy was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022, achieving another Good rating. “Pupils feel safe at the school. There are clear routines for behaviour which help pupils meet teachers’ high expectations. In lessons, behaviour is calm, with pupils’ attention focused on learning.”
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme giving access to a range of services including claim back costs for Eye Care and prescriptions and access to 24/7 virtual GP Service and mental health support (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
- Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
Discussions about the role are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the PA to the Principal, juliecollins@inspirationtrust.org
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 14th August 2025
Interview date: Friday 22nd August 2025
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: September 2025
East Point Academy is seeking a reliable, dynamic and responsible person for the role of Behaviour Officer to support and supervise students who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy.
The main responsibility of this role will be
- To support and supervise pupils who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy and have been placed in Reflection Room.
- To provide immediate support for behavioural incidents which take place and work with pupils to support a smooth reintegration into the learning environment.
- To meet with and telephone parents as required discussing the behaviour, or improvements in behaviour, of pupils.
- To contribute to and monitor the school's internal exclusion records, identifying patterns and alerting staff of any concerns.
The ideal candidate will have
- Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding accordingly to their individual needs
- Top quality organisational skills and confidence in communicating with a range of different stakeholders
East Point Academy is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day; East Point Academy is a great place to work. The school’s values help the academy prepare pupils to be successful in the community, both while at school and throughout their life beyond. East Point students and staff embody the core values which reflects in all the school does. Students are taught to be independent thinkers, giving them the knowledge and the skills to be the change they want to see in the world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
East Point Academy was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022, achieving another Good rating. “Pupils feel safe at the school. There are clear routines for behaviour which help pupils meet teachers’ high expectations. In lessons, behaviour is calm, with pupils’ attention focused on learning.”
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme giving access to a range of services including claim back costs for Eye Care and prescriptions and access to 24/7 virtual GP Service and mental health support (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
- Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
Discussions about the role are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the PA to the Principal, juliecollins@inspirationtrust.org
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 14th August 2025
Interview date: Friday 22nd August 2025
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.