Discipline for Learning & Behaviour Lead - Junior Years

Educator
Full Time
Experienced
Closing date 18/07/2025
Published on 04/07/2025
On Premises

Job Description

Overview

 At Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College, one of Malta’s leading educational institutions, we are driven by a shared vision of inspiring excellence and building character. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education that helps our students grow into happy, successful, and lifelong learners.

With a vibrant community of 400 dedicated employees, we are committed to nurturing each learner’s potential and fostering creativity, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose. We are passionate about preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing world, and we want you to be part of that journey.

We are excited to announce that we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven Discipline for Learning & Behaviour Lead - Junior Years to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis starting academic year 2025/2026!

Job Objectives

Junior Years Discipline for Learning & Behaviour Lead:

• To plan, organise, develop and monitor all matters related to the learners’ discipline for learning in the Junior Years.

• To create a school environment wherein every Junior Years learner feels welcomed and safe.

• To encourage learners to learn life-long learning skills.

• To ensure that all policies related to Discipline for Learning are updated and to ensure that each one is reinforced.

• To come up with a comprehensive positive behaviour system and empower staff members to adhere to it.

• To work collaboratively with the entire Junior Years Team to ensure that all learners are followed on their specific social and emotional needs.

• To observe and assess the learners’ behaviour.

• To develop and implement plans to address behavioural issues, keep progress reports and provide support to learners throughout the process.

• To share these reports with the Senior Leadership and Senior Middle Leadership Team at Junior Years and to communicate with teachers and learners’ parents to implement the planned programmes.

• To work with the Principal and Senior Leaders on safeguarding issues that require serious attention.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly SOC meeting.

• Lead the Level Leaders and organise meetings every fortnight - implement and monitor strategy/goals set by Senior Leaders and Well Being Core Team in relation to behaviour and other connected policies.

• Follow up on disciplinary reports and call parents where necessary.

• Follow up on individual learners as the need arises.

• Organise parents’ meetings whenever necessary.

• Support teachers in the implementation of Discipline for Learning policies.

• Implement behaviour plans devised by the Core Well-being Team together with Level Leaders and external professionals.

• Be a constant, reliable presence on the corridor to ensure smooth, ordered transitions between lessons and after breaks.

• Observe behaviour during break times and empower teachers to actively supervise these times.

• Deal with regular, constant behavioural issues and support teachers.

• Work closely with the Head to develop and implement infrastructural projects.

• Support the Senior Leadership Team to enable smooth and effective transitions (JS to MS, level transitions etc).

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in English, and proficient in Maltese.

• Has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area with appropriate experience in a school-based environment. 

• Demonstrates excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and thrives as part of a collaborative team.

• Has a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives and future success of our students.

• Holds a clean police conduct and has strong references.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking, supportive community that is making a real difference, we want to hear from you!