Reset Room Manager

Ready Room Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: East Sussex
Contract: Fixed-term, 5th January 2026 - 31st May 2026
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (8:30am-4:30pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break)

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to join a school's Pastoral Team in a temporary role. This position involves managing an internal inclusion space designed to support vulnerable and disaffected students, providing guidance, structure, and care to help them succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Ready Room, ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment.
• Support students individually or in small groups with behaviour management, self-esteem, anger management, and peer relationships.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor progress and facilitate reintegration into mainstream classrooms.
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour incidents and support the preparation of reports.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of internal inclusion provision.
• Undertake administrative duties to support the wider Pastoral Team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with young people.
• Confident, calm, and consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the varying needs of students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Good standard of education, including written and verbal communication.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

Personal Qualities

• Caring, empathetic, and patient.
• Tactful, discreet, and diplomatic in communications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of children and young people.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of students who need extra support.