Behaviour Mentor and Behaviour Administration Officer

Job Description

Passionate about inspiring young people Join us at Harris Academy Sutton.Harris Academy Sutton is currently looking to appoint a Behaviour Mentor and Behaviour Administration Officer to join the team of specialists.Your opportunityYour role will encompassresponsibilities relating to Behaviour for Learning, management of the room in the Reflection unit and managing attendance and punctuality, including: Ensuring for the calm and purposeful entrance and exit of students into/out of the academy and around theacademy between lessons Managing detentions every afternoon Acting as the liaison between the academy and the local community (including the Police) for any aspect of behaviour issues arising during the academy day Ensuring that follow up action is taken forstudents failing to meet academy standards particularly outside lessons Designing and delivering, in consultation with the academy Leadership Group, a variety of agreed enrichment and sporting activities Following through any issues to do with behaviour asrequired by the academy Leadership Group Mentoring students on PSPs Supervising students internally excluded Liaising with the AP for behaviour to deliver the curriculum offer for the students attending the exclusion centre and the re-integration back intomainstream lessons Liaising with teaching staff to ensure appropriate work is set and appropriate provision is in place Liaising with parents/ carers and relevant APs and subject staff to ensure smooth transition to and from internal exclusion Following upon any truancy or attendance concerns; Reducing potential permanent exclusion by offering an alternative curriculum which includes rigorous behaviour for learning interventionAs part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming educationin London. With a multitude of progression routes and outstanding CPD for support staff, expect to be supported throughout your career whether in our central team or in one of our 50 academies.What we are looking forWe look for talented individuals who wantto be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful candidate will have: GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), and, ideally, qualifications to degree level Knowledge of theacademy behaviour for learning policy Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course Experience of dealing successfullywith a range of behaviour issues Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent behaviour for learning Experience of working with families Experience of supervising a group of students for detentions, referral and internal exclusion as appropriate Experienceof working with challenging students and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfullyPlease download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.Why work at Harris Academy Sutton The opportunity to be part of the foundingteam of an academy with the highest of expectations and ambitions for its staff and students Unrivalled potential for personal and professional development as the academy grows An innovative, inclusive and happy environment in which to teach and learn, promotingacademic achievement across the curriculum and encouraging participation in extra- curricular activities All the advantages of a highly successful academy group including strong central support, outstanding CPD opportunities through the Harris Teaching SchoolAlliance, and a generous benefits and rewards packageAbout Harris Academy SuttonHarris Academy Sutton opened in September 2018 as a brand new, state-of-the-art 11-18 co-educational academy in the heart of Sutton. With a specialism in Science, the academy collaboratesclosely with its neighbours on the London Cancer Hub site: the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden Hospital. These represent two world-class organisations and together with the new six-form entry academy they form a campus community with researchbuildings, hospital facilities, and a reputation for excellence in the fields of research and medical provision. The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum to the young people of Sutton: the Campus itself provides a focal point for talented scientistsand clinicians by establishing world class facilities to not only attract top researchers but also to educate the life science workforce of the future. This is a unique opportunity for dynamic, motivated professionals to be part of the team helping to shapewhat will become the leading science educational establishment in London. It is our aim to provide a fulfilling education to the young boys and girls of Sutton that endures long after the exam results have been published. We will work hard with the communitywe serve to ensure that all of our students: feel equally secure and valued access the challenges necessary to reach their full potential move out into the world with a wide range of interests to enrich their lives understand the roles that science and scientificthinking can play in human development develop the personal character traits that will see them succeed in whatever they seek to do in life leave our Academy ready to contribute something new to the worldAs an Academy we ask that our students are open to newideas, demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be true to themselves and always remain hungry for a deeper understanding of the world they will eventually inherit.This Mission Statement represents a significant challenge. Our work at Harris AcademySutton is to ensure that all engaged with the Academy meet these aims in order to enable our students to stand toe-to-toe with whatever the 21st century has in store for them.Our Building and world-class facilitiesOur £40 million new building was constructedas part of the proposed London Cancer Hub, a global centre for innovation in cancer research and treatment.Because of its environmentally friendly credentials, we are all proud and delighted that it is the first secondary school building in the country tomeet the Passivhaus energy performance standard. In addition to world-class science accommodation, we have the space and facilities we need to excel in the arts and sport.Our hall, which is also used as a performing arts space, is larger than the standardnormally expected for schools. We also have a high quality Sport England sports hall.Next StepsPlease download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.Ifyou have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will