Behaviour Support Officer
Grade: PS5
Salary: £20,465 - £21,924 pro rata (£28,546 - £30,581 FTE)
Hours: 8.30am - 3.05pm, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday, term time)
Responsible to: Behaviour Manager
Location: Oakwood School
Oakwood School is seeking a committed, resilient and positive Behaviour Support Officer to join our new behaviour team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students by helping to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment where every child can thrive.
Working alongside the Behaviour Manager, pastoral teams and teaching staff, you will support students in making positive choices, overcoming barriers to learning and developing behaviours that enable them to achieve their full potential.
This post is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract ending on 31 August 2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent subject to organisational requirements and funding.
Job Title: Behaviour Support Officer
Grade: PS5
Salary: £20,465 - £21,924 pro rata (£28,546 - £30,581 FTE)
Hours: 8.30am - 3.05pm, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday, term time)
Responsible to: Behaviour Manager
Location: Oakwood School
Job Purpose
To promote positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing by providing operational support to students and staff. The postholder will supervise students, support behaviour interventions, contribute to restorative approaches and assist in maintaining a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
1. A completed Oakwood School application form.
2. A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Please send your application by midday on Monday 2nd November 2026.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th November 2026
PLEASE NOTE, INTERVIEWS MAY TAKE PLACE SOONER FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE SO PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted
Oakwood School reserves the right to withdraw this advert early should circumstances change.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.