Behaviour Support Manager

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (11-18), Thurrock

[INSET Days 1st and 2nd September 2025]

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically. 

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies: 

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney 

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney 

You will have familiarity of working with managing colleagues and collaborating with colleagues to deliver an efficient provision to students who are learning outside of mainstream lessons for as little as a period of for a lengthy period of time. You will have experience of working with young people exhibiting challenging behaviour, many of whom may be disaffected with school and lack motivation and aspiration. You will also have significant experience of working with students on the SEND Register. You will have high expectations regarding attendance, punctuality and respect for others, a no-nonsense approach to student behaviour but the ability to be flexible to meet the students’ needs, and a commitment towards motivating this small group of students to achieve. The successful applicant will be committed to improving the life opportunities of these young adults. It is imperative that the ethos of the Academy is upheld within the Alternative Provision and the Behaviour Support Unit. You will be self- motivated to seek out opportunities to contribute to the main body of the Academy and should the APC and BSU have a reduced number of students and you will be expected to further support students in the main body of the academy demonstrating challenging behaviours. 

Safeguarding training will be provided if necessary, and the Behaviour Support Manager will be a Designated Safeguarding Lead. The successful candidate will be able to lead any staff who assist in the BSU and APC and also liaise successfully with external agencies.  

An excellent attendance record, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are all essential to this role. 

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence. 

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: 

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)  

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)  

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week 

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation 

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies  

Free staff fitness classes 

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes 

Discounts at local restaurants 

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  

Saturday and holiday paid programme 

Special leave scheme 

Staff appreciation awards and events  

First rate professional development and career opportunities 

Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply) 

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply) 

Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply) 

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.    

View job description here:   Behaviour Support Manager JD April 2025

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.  

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.   

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.   

You can follow us on LinkedIn at – https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/  

Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation here: Federation Recruitment Brochure_v8  Federation Employee Experience Brochure