Resolution Room and Behaviour Lead (Willingdon Community School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 39 per week.
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 7.2 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026, noon.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Willingdon Community School
Lower Willingdon
East Sussex
BN20 9QX
Phone: 01323 485254
Email: office@willingdonschool.org.uk
Website: Willingdon Community School

How to apply:
To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form from the school website: http://willingdonschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies or, e-mail: recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk

We advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Interview details will be sent to shortlisted candidates only.

Resolution Room and Behaviour Lead

(paid for 46.2 weeks per year to include 6.2 weeks holiday entitlement)

Are you passionate about improving behaviour, raising aspirations and ensuring every pupil continues to achieve, whatever the circumstances?

We are seeking a committed, organised and motivated Resolution Room and Behaviour Lead to lead and manage our school's internal suspension provision.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Resolution Room, ensuring it provides a structured, purposeful and positive environment where pupils can continue their learning while reflecting on and improving their behaviour.

This is a key role in supporting the school's high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Resolution Room, ensuring high standards of organisation, supervision and pupil conduct.
• Ensure pupils accessing the provision continue to receive meaningful, high-quality curriculum learning.
• Liaise with subject teachers and curriculum leaders to ensure appropriate work is provided and pupils do not fall behind with their learning.
• Monitor pupil engagement, work completion, attitudes to learning and academic progress.
• Establish clear routines, expectations and boundaries to promote positive behaviour.
• Lead restorative conversations and structured reflection activities to help pupils understand the impact of their actions and take responsibility for their behaviour.
• Support pupils in developing positive learning behaviours, self-regulation and personal responsibility.
• Oversee effective reintegration into mainstream lessons following internal suspension.
• Monitor behaviour patterns, repeat referrals and the effectiveness of interventions.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, teaching staff, parents and carers.
  

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong understanding of behaviour management and effective strategies for supporting pupils.
• Have high expectations of teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement.
• Be confident in managing challenging behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Be organised, resilient and able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Have the ability to motivate pupils and build positive professional relationships.
• Be committed to ensuring pupils continue to make academic progress, regardless of the setting in which they are learning.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be passionate about helping young people make positive choices and achieve their potential.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can combine strong behaviour leadership with a clear commitment to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will understand that the Resolution Room is not simply a place for pupils to serve an internal suspension, but a purposeful learning environment where pupils are expected to maintain their education, reflect on their actions and make positive changes.

If you have the drive, resilience and commitment to make a difference to pupils' behaviour, learning and future success, we would love to hear from you.

Our Vision Statement:

We are Willingdon

We are a united, vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do. Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike. We value opportunities, aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow.

We are respectful, compassionate and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys. We look after ourselves and each other, and show empathy, respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way. We encourage tolerance, resilience and reflection, which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson. We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.

This makes us Willingdon.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us at Willingdon Community School. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A clear purpose. We are here to develop personal excellence and help staff and students be the very best versions of themselves.

• Lots of opportunities to observe others and feedback. We don’t grade lessons and feedback is developmental.

• Regular opportunities for staff voice directly to the Headteacher.

• On appointment, a full induction day is arranged to ensure you are supported with the transition to your new role.
• 50% off Benenden Health Care scheme.
• Opportunity to join Bupa Dental Plan which provides varying contributions to NHS and private dental services.
• Regular Mindfulness sessions to enhance your work-life balance.
• We offer Mental Health First Aid to all staff which is a two day qualification.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the County Council, this service is provided by ‘PAM Wellness’, they offer advice, information, emotional support and counselling.
• Annual Flu Vaccination is provided in the autumn term and paid for by the school.
• Access to the ESCC My Staff Shop which gives access to a wide range of tax efficient benefits and discounts from national and local businesses.
• The Love 2 shop membership card (linked to My Staff Shop) is a reloadable gift card which can be spent at a number of major retailers.
• Bike Scheme, this is a salary sacrifice scheme that produces a saving of up to 32% compared to buying a bike upfront.
• A free coffee machine is ready for you during break and lunch time.
• Invitations to whole school social events such as our Christmas party which is subsidised as a thank you to staff, and other gatherings to celebrate success.
• Local business discounts for Willingdon Community School staff.
• And more!
  

We believe that happy staff make happy children and therefore do our upmost to support our staff.

Willingdon Community School is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and will require satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

About us

Additional Information
This authority 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 will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.