Behaviour Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced School Behaviour Manager, to oversee and promote the school’s behaviour and relationship policy, through the school’s core values. The post holder will be responsible with the SLT, Faculty Leaders and the Heads of Years for ensuring high standards of behaviour around the school at all times, so that the best possible standards of teaching and learning are achieved.

About Us

St. Mary Magdalene is a thriving and highly-regarded Church of England school, guided by our values of Faith, Family, and Fellowship. These values are at the heart of everything we do, fostering a nurturing and aspirational environment for both students and staff. Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school, we are committed to academic excellence and providing a holistic education for every learner.

About the Role

As our School Behaviour Manager you will:

• Promote and support excellent standards of behaviour across the school
• Lead on behaviour data using Arbor MIS, ensuring incidents are recorded and followed up in a timely and effective manner
• Develop and oversee Behaviour Management Plans and Pastoral Support Plans for students who need additional support
• Work closely with external agencies and make referrals as appropriate
• Provide training, guidance, and mentoring to Behaviour Support staff
• Be a consistent and positive presence around the school — modelling the high expectations we hold for all
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families to help every learner reach their full potential

Who We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous experience working in a school or educational setting
  
• Are confident using data systems such as Arbor or similar MIS platforms
  
• Understand how to support students with behaviour challenges in a restorative, structured and compassionate way
  
• Have experience working with external agencies and coordinating pastoral support
  
• Can lead by example, support others, and contribute to a team ethos
  
• Are highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused
  
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively with students, families and colleagues
  
• Are committed to improving the life chances of all young people
  

What We Offer

• A strong Christian ethos that underpins all aspects of school life through kindness, respect and purpose.

• An excellent and supportive leadership team, ensuring you feel valued and empowered.

• High-quality training and professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.

• A commitment to staff well-being, including access to an on-site gym available before and after school, as well as during holidays.

• Energetic and enthusiastic high-achieving students.

• A positive school culture built on collaboration and distributed leadership.

If you share our values, have the passion for delivering excellence, and want to be part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to supporting all students in fulfilling their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Us

The successful candidate will demonstrate the highest professional standards and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

Applications will be considered on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be invited to come in for a lesson observation and interview, at a minimum. There may be other tasks related to the role communicated to you prior to the interview day that will help us determine your suitability for the role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Our campus is situated on the Greenwich Peninsula, beside the O2. Please note that whilst there are no available parking facilities at the school, we are lucky to have many local public transport links, with bus stops close by (108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 335, 422, 472, 486 and North Greenwich station (Jubilee Line) is a short walk away. Please consider this before submitting an application.

As this role will involve contact with children, we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary.

Koinonia federation is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.’