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At Manston Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment for all children. We are always interested in hearing from individuals who share our values and want to make a positive difference in children’s lives.

Available roles can be seen below; they will also be advertised:

  • On the Leeds City Council Jobs Board
  • On Eteach
  • And on Indeed

Manston Primary School: Behaviour and Inclusion Officer 

Salary: C1 – NJC Scale point 12 - 17   actual salary  
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break), term time only 
Contract: Permanent 
Start Date: 20th April 2026 (Or as soon as possible) 
Application Deadline: Thursday 19th March 
Interviews: Thursday 26th March 2026 

Job Overview 

This is a recently created role that has already had a significant and positive impact across our school. As our current Behaviour and Inclusion Officer moves into a teaching role, we are proud of the contribution this position has made in strengthening engagement, emotional regulation and positive relationships. 

At Manston, behaviour is calm, respectful and embedded within a supportive and inclusive culture. We are now looking for someone who can build on this strong foundation and continue the momentum. 

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Behaviour and Inclusion Officer to support pupils across school with engagement, relationships and emotional regulation, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and successful. 

You will play a leading role in celebrating and reinforcing positive behaviour each day, while further embedding our whole-school approach to the Zones of Regulation. 

Why Join Manston? 

“Pupils happily attend this friendly community school. Each day, they are eager to see their friends and their teachers. Pupils are looked after by caring staff who know them and their families well.” 
— Ofsted, 2022 

“Your people say they absolutely love working at Manston Primary School and are extremely proud of what you achieve, and the positive impact you can have on the local community.” 
— Investors in People Gold Report, 2025 

“Your flexible working practices make a positive difference to people’s job satisfaction and quality of life, helping to retain and attract good people.” 
— Investors in People Gold Report, 2025 

Manston is a warm, welcoming school with: 

  • Respectful, enthusiastic pupils and a calm learning environment 

  • A strong staff culture built on teamwork, trust and shared values 

  • Clear and consistent behaviour systems with relational practice at the heart 

  • Investment in professional development and wellbeing 

  • Recognition through Investors in People Gold and the Wellbeing Award for Schools 

The Role 

You will: 

  • Build trusted relationships with children who need additional support to access learning and manage their emotions 

  • Plan and deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions, including Zones of Regulation strategies and work on target areas for individuals and groups 

  • Work in classrooms across school to support pupils and reward positive behaviours 

  • Take the lead for our school councils 

  • Respond to children who are dysregulated or disengaged, helping them to re-focus and re-join learning 

  • Celebrate positive behaviours and ensure these are recognised, rewarded and reinforced consistently across the day 

  • Work alongside class teachers, the SENDCo, Safeguarding and Welfare Officer and SLT to identify needs and implement support 

  • Liaise with parents and external agencies as needed 

This is a relational role — your presence and consistency will make a daily difference. 

We’re Looking For Someone Who: 

  • Has experience supporting children with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or emotional development 

  • Understands how emotional regulation, relationships and readiness to learn are closely linked 

  • Is confident, calm, empathetic and reliable 

  • Can work both flexibly and within structured systems and routines 

  • Has a Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience in pastoral or behaviour roles 

We Offer: 

  • A rewarding role that makes a daily impact to pupils 

  • A respectful and appreciative team culture 

  • Clear systems for behaviour and pupil support 

  • Opportunities for CPD, including Zones of Regulation, trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour strategies 

  • A supportive leadership team who model and reinforce the school's values in practice every day 

  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth 

  • The opportunity to influence practice across the whole school 

Interested? 

We warmly encourage you to visit the school and see our values in action. Please contact us at manston.primary@manston.leeds.sch.uk to arrange a time. 

To apply, complete the Leeds City Council application form and email it to: manston.primary@manston.leeds.sch.uk 

Manston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and an online search in line with safer recruitment guidance. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

 

The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early and/or amend advertised dates as required to secure the right appointment. 

Application Forms

Safeguarding Documents Relevant to Recruitment

Probationary Policy for Support Staff

Disqualification by Association model letter

Health Declaration Form

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Privacy Notice for School Staff

DBS list of acceptable documents

Please use the link to read our safeguarding policy that contains details of our recruitment processes.

Manston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Should you be successful, the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.   

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form; this form adheres to the Ministry of Justice on disclosure of criminal records. Manston Primary also conducts online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment processes. 

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

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