At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and supervise pupils in the Behaviour Room, helping them reintegrate into lessons.
- Company: Join Hethersett Academy, an Outstanding school committed to transforming lives through education.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, health plans, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a thriving network dedicated to educational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good interpersonal skills, and resilience are key.
The predicted salary is between 23091 - 24612 £ per year.
This role will be based at Hethersett Academy, Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB.
Hethersett Academy is seeking a reliable, dynamic and responsible person for the role of Behaviour Officer to support and supervise pupils who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support and supervise pupils who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy and have been placed in the Behaviour Room.
- Provide immediate support for behavioural incidents which take place and work with pupils to support a smooth reintegration into the learning environment.
- Meet with and telephone parents as required discussing the behaviour, or improvements in behaviour, of pupils.
- 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.
- Experience of working in a secondary education setting would be an advantage.
- 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 pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding accordingly to their individual needs.
- Ability 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.
- 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, and salary sacrifice options.
- Free parking at most sites.
- Personalised CPD and development programmes.
- A structured and specific induction programme.
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.
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 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.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 20th August 2026.
Interview date: Friday 4th September, or Week Commencing 7th September 2026.
Behaviour Officer in Hethersett employer: Inspiration Trust
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