Behaviour Support Officer

Behaviour Support Officer VACANCY Salary: Band 6 SCP22 £33,699 (pro-rata’d £28,579.17) Start Date: ASAP Contract: 37 Hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox St Wilfrid’s RC College We are seeking a proactive and resilient Behaviour Support Officer to join our secondary school, supporting students to achieve positive behavioural and personal outcomes. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and families, you will play a key role in promoting a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Through early intervention, consistent support, and targeted strategies, you will help students overcome challenges, develop self-regulation skills, and fully engage in their education. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people. St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff. All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09:00am on 22/06/2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Rachel Younger at recruitment@st-wilfrids.org Interviews will be held on TBC Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow. The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service