Behaviour & Inclusion Officer

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Behaviour and Inclusion Officer Behaviour and Inclusion Officer

Manston Primary School: Behaviour and Inclusion Officer

Salary: C1 – NJC Scale point 12 - 17 (actual salary) £28,598-£31,022

Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break), term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Flexible (as soon as possible but open to September 2026 start for right candidate)

Application Deadline: Friday 1st May 2026

Interviews: Friday 8th May 2026

Job Overview

At Manston, behaviour is calm, respectful and embedded within a supportive and inclusive culture. We are now looking for someone who can build on this strong foundation and continue the momentum.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Behaviour and Inclusion Officer to support pupils across school with engagement, relationships and emotional regulation, ensuring every pupil feels safe, valued and successful.

You will play a leading role in celebrating and reinforcing positive behaviour each day, while further embedding our whole-school approach to the Zones of Regulation.

Why Join Manston?

“Pupils happily attend this friendly community school. Each day, they are eager to see their friends and their teachers. Pupils are looked after by caring staff who know them and their families well.”

— Ofsted, 2022

“Your people say they absolutely love working at Manston Primary School and are extremely proud of what you achieve, and the positive impact you can have on the local community.”

— Investors in People Gold Report, 2025

“Your flexible working practices make a positive difference to people’s job satisfaction and quality of life, helping to retain and attract good people.”

— Investors in People Gold Report, 2025

Manston is a warm, welcoming school with:

Respectful, enthusiastic pupils and a calm learning environment

A strong staff culture built on teamwork, trust and shared values

Clear and consistent behaviour systems with relational practice at the heart

Investment in professional development and wellbeing

Recognition through Investors in People Gold and the Wellbeing Award for Schools

The Role

You will:

Build trusted relationships with pupils who need additional support to access learning and help them develop strategies to maximise their learning

Plan and deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions, including Zones of Regulation strategies and targeted behaviour support

Work in classrooms across the school to support pupils and reinforce positive behaviours

Take the lead for our school council

Celebrate positive behaviours and ensure these are recognised and reinforced consistently across the day

Work alongside class teachers, the SENDCo, Safeguarding and Welfare Officer and SLT to identify needs and implement support

Liaise with parents and external agencies as needed

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience supporting pupils who need support to access learning, behaviour needs or emotional development

Understands the link between emotional regulation, relationships and readiness to learn

Is confident, calm, empathetic and reliable

Can work both flexibly and within structured systems and routines

Holds a Level 3 TA qualification or has equivalent experience in pastoral or behaviour roles

We Offer:

A rewarding role that makes a daily impact on pupils

A respectful and appreciative team culture

Clear systems for behaviour and pupil support

Opportunities for CPD, including Zones of Regulation, trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour strategies

A supportive leadership team who suppprt staff and children while modelling and reinforcing the school’s values in practice every day

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth

The opportunity to influence practice across the whole school

Interested?

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and will be led by the Headteacher. This is a great opportunity to meet our Headteacher, pupils and tour the school.

Tuesday 21st April 2026 @ 09:30 or 13:00

Monday 27th April 2026 @ 13:00 or 15:30

If you are unable to attend any of the above, please get in contact to share your availability

To book a visit please contact the school via email or phone

To apply, please complete the Leeds City Council application form and email it to the school

Manston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and an online search in line with safer recruitment guidance. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early and/or amend advertised dates as needed to secure the right appointment.

Safeguarding Statement

Manston Primary 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.