Behaviour Support Officer
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4dabf684-8d71-4569-9eed-c392f62ef585 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 tothe 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, communicatingactions to students, staff and parents as appropriate
• Maintaining a high presence around the academy and supporting students to regulate theiremotions/behaviour in lessons where required
40 hours per week 8.30am to 5pm
Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days
Grade F12 - F17
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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 tothe 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, communicatingactions to students, staff and parents as appropriate
• Maintaining a high presence around the academy and supporting students to regulate theiremotions/behaviour in lessons where required
40 hours per week 8.30am to 5pm
Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days
Grade F12 - F17
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.