About this role
Fixed term Maternity Cover
Behaviour Improvement officer - required from 22 February 2027
Pay scale: H5/6 (SCP 9-19) £28,153 - £33,119 paid pro rata for hours and weeks worked
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Weeks: 39 weeks term time plus 1-week (39 weeks) 0.87080279 FTE
Actual salary: £22,779.49 - £26,797.29 (includes holiday entitlement)
Ridgeway Academy is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and Atlas Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organization.
The Behaviour Improvement Officer is an integral part of the Behaviour team. They will be a flexible and supportive member of staff who can assist Heads of Year and Pastoral Leaders in the effective daily management of the students, as well as providing a supportive framework for individual and group intervention as necessary. The nature of the role is such that flexibility and self-motivation are crucial to success.
We can offer you
A supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement
A commitment to professional development
A collaborative working environment
We are looking for someone who
A passion for working with young people
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to empathise
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Computer literate (able to pick up new systems quickly)
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel
Ridgeway Academy is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. Ridgeway Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Applications are via mynewterm https://www.mynewterm.com/ if you have any queries, please contact the HR Officer by email ([email protected]) or extension 3373.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: Monday 16th November 9am
Shortlisting: Tuesday 17th November
Interview: W/C 23rd November