At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' behaviour and wellbeing, creating a positive learning environment.
- Company: Welcoming independent school in Birmingham with a strong focus on pastoral care.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, free parking, complimentary lunch, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Join a respected school with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive academically and personally.
- Qualifications: Experience in behaviour management or similar roles, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31537 - 40000 £ per year.
An established independent co-educational school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Behaviour Manager on a full-time, temporary basis from October Half Term 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional to join a school that places equal importance on academic success, student wellbeing, and personal development. You'll work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to ensure pupils remain engaged, supported, and able to flourish throughout their school journey.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for supporting students whose behaviour or pastoral needs require additional intervention, helping to create a positive learning environment where every pupil can succeed. Responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day behaviour support across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- Working with students to develop personalised behaviour improvement plans
- Supporting teachers with behaviour management strategies and classroom interventions
- Meeting with parents and carers to discuss progress and agree support plans
- Coordinating restorative practice following behavioural incidents
- Monitoring behaviour, attendance and punctuality data to identify emerging concerns
- Liaising with safeguarding staff and external professionals where appropriate
About the School
This well-established 11–18 independent school is known for its welcoming community, small class sizes, and strong emphasis on pastoral care. Students benefit from a broad curriculum, excellent enrichment opportunities, and an environment where respect, kindness, and personal responsibility are actively encouraged.
The Successful Candidate
The school welcomes applications from candidates with previous experience as a Behaviour Manager, Pastoral Manager, Behaviour Mentor, Inclusion Officer, Student Support Officer, Youth Worker, or similar role within a secondary school. You'll be a confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and support young people in making lasting improvements to their behaviour and engagement.
As part of the school's safer recruitment procedures, references from your current (or most recent) employer and a previous employer will be required before an interview can be arranged.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive daily rate
- Full-time temporary contract
- October Half Term 2026 start
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary lunch during term time
- Supportive leadership team and excellent working environment
- Opportunity to gain experience within a respected independent school
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. If you're committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and want to join a school that genuinely values pastoral support, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
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