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Behaviour Officer (Hethersett)

Job details
Posting date: 28 January 2026
Salary: £23,091 to £24,612 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £23,091 to £24,612 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£26,403 - £28,142 full time/full year equivalent)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Hethersett, Norwich
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Inspiration Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JAN20262591

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Summary

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £23,091 to £24,612 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£26,403 - £28,142 full time/full year equivalent)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: March 2026

Hethersett 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

- 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.

About You:

You will be someone with good interpersonal skills, empathy, professional ethics, resilience and emotional strength who can foster a safe, inclusive, and structured environment.

Essential:

- Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of problem solving
- Ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding accordingly to their individual needs
- Able to work with challenging situations and offer support in a calm manner
- Top quality organisational skills and confidence in communicating with a range of different stakeholders

Desirable:

- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience or higher
- DSL training or equivalent

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia’s top-performing schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Inspectors have highlighted how much pupils value their education at the academy - "Pupils flourish at this school. They attend regularly, arrive on time and present themselves impeccably. Pupils respect each other and their surroundings. Bullying is rare. Pupils know that if bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively and promptly. Pupils have very high expectations of their own and others’ behaviour. They value every minute of learning time."

A growing village school with a strong history in the local community, Hethersett Academy is conveniently located just off the A11, making it a popular choice for families in Wymondham, south Norwich, and the surrounding areas.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

Hethersett Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The academy inspected in January 2016 when it was ranked as Outstanding in every area assessed. Since then, the school has doubled in size and a Section 8 inspection in September 2022 resulted in another Outstanding rating.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Kristina Fisher, PA to Principal (kristinafisher@inspirationtrust.org).

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 12th February 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

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.

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