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We are seeking to employ a Behaviour Support Manager to join our wider Pastoral Team, from September 2026.
Nailsea School is looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Manager to support our students making the right behaviour choices and to be supported in changing their behaviour when required.
The successful candidate must have a passion for working with young people to support them to embody our core expectations of being ‘Ready, Respectful and Responsible’. You will have responsibility for supervising and coordinating the implementation and delivery of the school’s Internal Reflection room, as a core part of the school’s behaviour management procedures, ultimately reducing the number of students excluded from school and supporting in the maintenance of a productive learning environment for all. You will work with other team members and leaders in being ‘On Call’ throughout the week, responding to incidents throughout the day and being proactive in supporting students to change noticed patterns of behaviour.
You will have the presence, experience and personality to manage, supervise, challenge and motivate students. This role forms a core part of the school’s pastoral team and you will need to work closely with students, other school colleagues and parents/carers. As an individual, you will be motivated, positive, have a flexible and calm approach and be able to respond to the needs of the individuals you are working with.
This post is a non-teaching role.
The successful candidate will need to:
1. Be educated to GCSE Level or equivalent
2. Have experience of working with students of secondary school age, formulating positive working relationships with staff, students and parents.
3. Have experience of using general school systems, such as Bromcom
4. Effectively work independently and as part of a team
5. Be able to prioritise in the busy environment of a secondary school
6. Possess excellent communication skills
7. Have a calm demeanour and positive attitude, in a sometimes emotionally challenging environment
We can offer you:
8. The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff
9. The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust
10. The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents
11. A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities
12. Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme
13. Generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria
14. A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.
Grade 11 (Point 20-25) - £32,597 to £33,363 pro rata
Actual starting salary (pro-rata'd to actual hours): Point 20 - £24,812 per annum
32.5 hours per week, Term Time + 3 INSET days
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and once fully completed, please submit your application. We do not accept CV's.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews Week Commencing: 4th May 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Nailsea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
As part of the recruitment process we might conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks in the recruitment process.
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.