Specialist Behaviour Coach

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

• Provide pastoral care, focusing on students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Work closely with the secondary school counsellor to offer daily emotional support.
• Develop and lead Social Support Groups to enhance students’ social skills.
• Create individualised Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with teachers and parents.
• Conduct assessments to identify triggers and underlying challenges.
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and support for pupils experiencing distress.
• Assist in transition periods and reintegration of students after absences.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and teach coping/self-regulation skills.
• Intervene in crisis situations, using calming techniques and conflict resolution.
• Monitor student progress, collecting data to assess intervention effectiveness.
• Support the school behaviour system, maintaining a strong presence during transitions and breaks.

Support for Teachers

• Help students prepare for learning using appropriate strategies and resources.
• Contribute to lesson planning to ensure emotional well-being is considered.
• Provide feedback and reports on student progress, achievements, and behaviour.
• Assist in record keeping and behaviour management documentation.
• Build positive relationships with parents, keeping them informed and engaged.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Education, Child Psychology, Behavioural Science, or Child Development.
• Experience supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches.
• Understanding of child development, emotional literacy, and well-being initiatives.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to student welfare.
• Excellent communication, de-escalation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Desirable

• QTS/PGCE or National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC).
• Restorative Justice Training or Therapeutic Mentoring Certification.
• Training in mental health first aid, trauma-informed approaches, or mindfulness.
• Experience working in pastoral, SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), or SEND roles.
• Proficiency in Arabic (advantageous but not essential)

What We Offer

Joining Deira International School means becoming part of a collaborative, high-achieving team in a supportive environment. We provide:

Market-leading medical coverage for you and your family.

Annual flight allowance for you and your family.

Two free child places in our outstanding school.

Application Process

If you meet the criteria, we welcome your application. Please share your CV and TES application.

Deira International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. A UK ICPC or equivalent police check is required for all appointments.