Reflection Room Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 8am – 4pm on Monday – Thursday and 8am – 3.30pm on Friday

Salary: Pathway 4 - £24,770 – £26,445 per annum (FTE £28,624 - £30,559)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  9am on Tuesday 22^nd April 2025

Start date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you passionate about helping young people reflect on their behaviour and develop positive character traits?

Do you have the commitment, curiosity, and compassion to make a difference in their lives?

If so, Thomas Deacon Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As a Reflection Room Officer, you will lead and manage the academy's Reflection Room, providing bespoke support to our secondary school students. Your role will be pivotal in helping students make better behavioural choices and develop positive character traits, making a lasting impact on their lives. Your role involves establishing and maintaining systems and routines that support reflective and restorative practices. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure students have access to appropriate work that supports their learning and helps repair damaged relationships. Your ability to defuse conflict, manage students in emotive states, and communicate effectively at all levels will be crucial. You will also be responsible for developing resources, maintaining accurate records, and presenting weekly summary reports.

You should have the confidence and courage to manage students, the courtesy to deal with staff and visitors efficiently, and the ability to adapt to new working practices. You also have experience of leading others. Experience working with young people and in a school environment is desirable.

We encourage applicants to visit the Academy. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team – hrteam@tdet.education.  We look forward to welcoming you.

About us:

At Thomas Deacon Academy, we are committed to fostering a culture of leadership, creativity, and high standards of behaviour. You will be part of a supportive team that values professional development and offers opportunities for training. Working here means contributing to the academy's core values and safeguarding the welfare of all students.

The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as 'Good'”.

At Thomas Deacon Academy, we believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education