justteachers are currently recruiting for a passionate and resilient Behaviour Specialist to join a secondary school in Wakefield. This full-time role is ideal for a cover supervisor or qualified teacher with experience or a strong interest in behaviour management and pastoral support. The role is available to start immediately or from September 2026 and offers excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive and ambitious trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a lasting impact in a school environment and develop their career in behaviour support, leadership or SEND.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver pre-set lessons and maintain a positive classroom environment in the absence of the class teacher
- Build positive relationships with students to support behaviour, engagement and academic progress
- Work closely with the pastoral team, SEND department and leadership to implement behaviour strategies
- De-escalate challenging situations and promote restorative approaches where appropriate
- Act as a positive role model, providing consistency and structure across the school day
- Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis as needed
- Contribute to the wider school community and behaviour culture
- Maintain accurate records of behaviour incidents and interventions
Qualifications
- Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting
- Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
- Ability to build rapport with students, especially those with additional needs or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges
- Flexibility, resilience and a proactive attitudeA genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential – experienced cover supervisors or support staff with relevant experience are encouraged to apply
The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring and the potential to move into a permanent position within the school or across the wider trust.
Apply today through justteachers to take the next step in your education career and help shape a positive future for young people in Wakefield.
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