At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise students in the reflection room and support their behavioural development.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school in Wandsworth with a focus on inclusion and personal growth.
- Benefits: Full-time role with potential for permanent placement and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse community committed to safeguarding and student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in literacy and a passion for mentoring young people.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 34000 £ per year.
A large, welcoming Secondary school in Wandsworth is looking for a Reflection Room Officer with a literacy background to join their school from September 2026 to work with pupils across their secondary school.
The Role
- Administrate and supervise the internal exclusion of students in the reflection room.
- Co-ordinate work from relevant subject areas and support with mentoring.
- Provide some administrative support on attendance and progress and communicate with families regarding any students directed to the reflection room.
The post holder will:
- Create and maintain a calm, structured and purposeful environment that enables students to reflect on their behaviour and successfully re-engage with learning.
- Support the school’s behaviour strategy by promoting high expectations, consistency and positive conduct across the school community.
- Build positive and professional relationships with students, families and staff to encourage accountability, personal growth and improved outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with pastoral leaders and senior staff to identify and implement appropriate support for students requiring behavioural intervention.
- Contribute to reducing suspensions and improving student engagement through effective behaviour management and restorative approaches.
- Monitor, record and analyse student behaviour information to support informed decision-making and targeted interventions.
- Promote students' personal development, wellbeing and resilience, helping them make positive choices and develop strategies for future success.
- Support safeguarding and welfare processes, ensuring concerns are identified, recorded and acted upon appropriately.
- Champion an inclusive culture where all students are treated with respect and supported to achieve their potential.
- Contribute to the continuous development and effectiveness of the school's behaviour, pastoral and inclusion provision.
This role is offered on a full-time basis which may start on a temporary basis and be made permanent dependent on the candidate.
The school in Wandsworth is a popular secondary school within the area and has an extremely ambitious headteacher who is on a mission for the school to be recognised as one of the best in the country. The school’s ethos is all about ambition, perseverance and unity within the school and the local community. It is a very popular, multi-cultural school that puts equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of its ethos.
They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Reflection room Officer employer: Philosophy Education
Join a large, welcoming secondary school in Wandsworth that prioritises ambition, perseverance, and unity within its diverse community. As a Reflection Room Officer, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values personal growth and professional development, while playing a crucial role in fostering an inclusive environment for students. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, this school offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives.
