TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) • Orpington DA14 5AA
About this role
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Kemnal Technology College is undergoing a significant transformation. Our rapid progress has been recently validated by both RISE
and the DfE, evidenced by our rising attendance figures and a firmly embedded culture of high expectations. To build on this
momentum, we are seeking a resilient and proactive Behaviour Improvement Officer to join us during this period of change.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a school dedicated to ensuring every child receives the highest quality of
education, regardless of their starting point. This position is the vital link between our corridors and classrooms. Drawing on
your background in education or working with young people, you will provide a visible, proactive presence across the school by
patrolling key areas to uphold our high expectations and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
This role is about much more than supervision, we are looking for a specialist in resolution who can de-escalate situations with
the use techniques to resolve issues on the spot. We are looking for someone to work closely with teaching staff and our Pastoral
Team and who has the ability to get students back into lessons with a "ready to learn" mindset.
What you will bring
* A proven track record of working with young people (Education, Sports Coaching or Youth Work).
* The ability to uphold high standards and remain resilient under pressure.
* A genuine commitment to being part of a journey of change and improving the lives of our students.
What we are looking for
* The ability to engage effectively with young people, staff, and parents.
* A calm, patient approach when navigating challenging behaviours and establishing firm boundaries while building positive
relationships.
* A team player who works seamlessly across the school to support student wellbeing alongside academic progress.
* A dedication to equality, diversity and safeguarding, treating every student as an individual.
* The ability to accurately record and report incidents to ensure student welfare is tracked and managed.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and want to work in an environment that values both your professional
development and the holistic growth of our students, we encourage you to apply. This is an ideal role for an experienced behaviour
lead or someone with a transferable skill set ready for a new challenge in education.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to
individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all
suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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