Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £26,766 to £29,034 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598- £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)
Full Time: 37 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday
Working Weeks: 42 weeks
Start Date: October 2026
This role will be based at Hethersett Academy, Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB.
We are also advertising for a Behaviour Officer role at Hethersett Academy. If you are interested, please refer to the job advert on the Inspiration Trust careers page.
Hethersett Academy is seeking a reliable, dynamic and responsible person for the role of Behaviour Manager to support students who have been temporarily removed from lessons in the Academy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure that pupils that have been removed from lessons are supervised and undertake meaningful learning activities whilst in the Behaviour Room
- Observe and report on individual pupil's behaviours for learning
- Communicate and discuss with parents/carers the behaviour, or improvements in behaviour, of pupils
- Contribute to and monitor the school's internal exclusion records, identifying patterns and alerting staff of any concerns
- Investigate reported incidents and implement support for pupils
- Undertake analysis of behaviour data and provide regular reports for pastoral teams and senior leaders
- Assist in the development of Academy policies and procedures relating to behaviour as required
- Line manage Behaviour Officers at the Academy
About You:
You will be someone with good interpersonal skills, empathy, professional ethics, resilience and emotional strength who can foster a safe, inclusive, and structured environment.
Experience of working in a secondary education setting would be an advantage.
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience or higher
- Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision
- Ability to build good working relationships with teaching staff and other stakeholders
- IT literate
- Good communication skills, both written and spoken to internal and external customers
- Ability to work with challenging situations and offer support in a calm manner
Desirable:
- DSL training or equivalent
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
- Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia’s top-performing schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Inspectors have highlighted how much pupils value their education at the academy - "Pupils flourish at this school. They attend regularly, arrive on time and present themselves impeccably. Pupils respect each other and their surroundings. Bullying is rare. Pupils know that if bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively and promptly. Pupils have very high expectations of their own and others’ behaviour. They value every minute of learning time."
A growing village school with a strong history in the local community, Hethersett Academy is conveniently located just off the A11, making it a popular choice for families in Wymondham, south Norwich, and the surrounding areas.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview date: Friday 4th September, or Week Commencing 7th September 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
