Behaviour Manager

Overview

Job title: Behaviour Manager

Location: Fir Vale Academy, Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB

Salary: Band 3 – FTE £37,035 – £40,474 (Actual £33,595.02 – £36,714.59)

Contract: Full-time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

Start date: As soon as possible

Fir Vale Academy is a large 11-16 mixed secondary academy located in the North of Sheffield. We are excited to be part of United Learning Trust, one of the country\\\’s leading education groups. As we embark on this new chapter, we are committed to driving improvement and raising aspirations across the Academy. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we work together to deliver an exceptional education for every student.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Behaviour Manager to lead our Internal Exclusion Unit (IEU) and Reflection Room (RR), while supporting behaviour and attitudes across the whole Academy. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about inclusion, student wellbeing, and creating a positive Academy culture.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the IEU and RR, including staffing, timetables, and monitoring student attendance. Using behaviour data to inform your practice, you will work closely with Year Teams, senior leaders, and support services to coordinate effective interventions and promote student progress.

In return, you will be joining a supportive team within a growing and ambitious Academy, with access to professional development opportunities through United Learning.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

How to apply

To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 28th September 2025. Interviews to be held soon after closing date.

If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

Safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.