Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk 

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

Behaviour and Welfare Lead for KS4

Permanent Contract - 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks

Salary Scale G Point 18-22 - £30,559 - £32.654 FTE

Actual Salary £28,307 - £30,247

To commence as soon as possible

“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

Sprowston Community Academy is seeking to employ a Behaviour and Welfare Lead for KS4 to liaise with school leaders to formulate plans for the strategic leadership and management of behaviour and safety within the school environment, while also leading the Pastoral Managers in operational duties during the school day. The role will have a strong focus around attendance, behaviour and academic achievement of KS4 and will also rely on individuals having experience of positive family relationships.

Sprowston Community Academy is a unique school community and so we are looking for someone who will compliment the existing staff team and who can work collaboratively with our students, families and staff to make an impact.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other relevant and/or reasonable duties as directed by the Senior Leadership Team or their Line Manager, commensurate with the skills, abilities and grade of the post. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the headteacher and member of staff. 

Whilst every effort has been taken to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, certain individual tasks may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake any task of a similar level that is not specified in the job description. 

All employees are expected to follow the staff code of conduct.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk

To apply please visit select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities. 

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025

Interviews: TBC

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. If applicable the following will be required: a certificate of good conduct, for teaching posts, a letter of professional standing from the professional regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked.We are an equal opportunities employer.