Support students. Inspire change. Lead restorative practice. As our Behaviour Manager, you'll make a lasting difference to the lives of young people every day.
Job Title: Behaviour Manager
Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton
Salary: Grade K, Points 32 to 36: £42,839 - £47,181 FTE
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time, 39 weeks per year
Application Closing Date: Monday 12th October
Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October
About You:
As the Behaviour Manager at Abbeyfield School, you will be a confident, resilient and highly visible presence who is passionate about helping young people succeed. You will have experience of supporting students to reflect on their choices, using restorative practice to rebuild relationships and promote positive behaviour. With strong listening, de-escalation and communication skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm under pressure while maintaining high expectations for every student. Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and creating a culture where every young person feels supported, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Promoting Outstanding Behaviour and Student Success: Experience of promoting outstanding behaviour and attitudes across a Key Stage/school.
- Driving Improvement Through Data and Innovation: Experience of using target setting, data analysis and curriculum innovation to improve performance.
- Championing Inclusion for Every Student: A clear commitment to Inclusion.
- High Aspirations, High Expectations: The ability to develop a philosophy of high aspiration and expectation for every student, giving cognisance to SEND, equal opportunities, diversity and ethos..
About the Support Team:
At Abbeyfield School, our support team plays a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive and ambitious environment where every student can thrive. Working collaboratively across pastoral, safeguarding, SEND and wider student support services, the team is dedicated to removing barriers to learning and ensuring students receive the guidance, encouragement and intervention they need to succeed. The team is committed and experienced placing relationships at the heart of its work, championing high expectations, restorative approaches and student wellbeing to help every young person achieve their potential.
About Abbeyfield School:
Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.
Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.
Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it’s a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at Holly.Sweetmore@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk , and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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