At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the TOTAL Room, supporting students in behaviour management and reintegration.
- Company: The Bridge Academy, a school known for its exceptional culture and student success.
- Benefits: Term-time only role with a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a team that values hard work, integrity, and kindness.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant school community.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Bridge Academy is a truly exceptional school. Our students’ progress is consistently excellent and our superb personal development offer means that over the last few years we have been national debating champions, enjoyed a host of sporting successes and won both the Incorporated Society of Musicians Gold Award and the Hackney Mayor’s Award for Music.
We are seeking to appoint a TOTAL Manager (Behaviour Support) who is fully aligned with our values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness and who strives for Excellence in everything they do. Our mission is to ensure that all students can go on to succeed at a good university, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life.
You will lead the day-to-day operation of the TOTAL (Time Out To Access Learning) Room. This is our internal provision for pupils who have not met the school’s behaviour expectations. You will work closely with pastoral teams, teaching staff and senior leaders to support pupils in reflecting, resetting and reintegrating successfully. The TOTAL Manager plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of student culture across the school. This provision is central to our values and commitment to creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where every pupil can reach their full potential.
This is a term-time-only position, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, the actual contracted hours of work are outlined below:
- Mondays and Tuesdays: 8.15 am – 4.30 pm
- Wednesdays: 8.15 am – 4.15 pm
- Thursdays and Fridays: 8.15 am – 4.00 pm
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong presence and authority; the ability to uphold high expectations consistently and fairly is essential.
- Experience of working with young people, ideally in a secondary school setting.
- A calm, resilient and solution-focused approach under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of behaviour management strategies in line with a warm/strict, high-standards school ethos (desirable).
- Previous experience managing an inclusion, isolation or behaviour support room (desirable).
We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community to apply. To apply for this position, please read the Job Description and Person Specification, along with the Information Pack, and then complete the online application form via the 'Apply' button. The deadline for applications is 9.00 am on Thursday, 2 July 2026.
The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.
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The Bridge Academy is an outstanding employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal development, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that prioritises student success and well-being. Located in Hackney, the Academy offers unique opportunities for meaningful engagement with students and the community, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and behaviour support.
