Behaviour Officer at Chantry Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CA/26896
  Location
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£27,060.00 - £28,154.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade E £23,171.90 - £24,108.71 Annually Actual
  Hours Per Week
37
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
Midday, Mon 15th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
   Interview Date(s)           To be confirmed
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About this Role

Location: Chantry Academy Ipswich
Salary: ALT Grade E  £23,171.90 - £24,108.71 Annually Actual 
Contract: Full time, permanent 
Working Pattern: 
Monday - Friday 8 - 4, (37hpw, Term time plus 1 week, 39 weeks)
We are looking for a Behaviour Officer to play a central role in creating a safe, purposeful environment at Chantry Academy, supporting students to make positive choices and re-engage with learning. Working closely with pastoral teams and families, this role brings together day-to-day behaviour support, targeted interventions and the effective running of our Removal Room. It will suit someone who is confident, consistent and skilled in building relationships, able to listen, challenge and guide students with clarity and care, and committed to helping every learner thrive within a strong, supportive school community.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
  • Support the consistent implementation of the school’s behaviour policy and deliver targeted interventions for pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Take operational responsibility for the Removal Room, ensuring a calm, structured environment and completion of set work
  • Coordinate and monitor behaviour interventions, working with pastoral teams, SENCO and external agencies
  • Lead or contribute to behaviour reviews and reintegration meetings, setting clear targets and support strategies
  • Liaise with parents and carers to communicate behaviour concerns and support positive outcomes

 Why Join Our Trust?

  • Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
  • Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
  • Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Local Government pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for
more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

 We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.


Contact Details

  Karis Lambert
  KLambert@chantryacademy.org


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