Discipline support officer | Youth worker | School
Your tasks
1. Campus Supervision & Discipline Prevention
- Serve as a visible adult presence in high-movement areas and conduct systematic patrols during recess, lunch breaks, and lesson transitions.
- Maintain supervisory presence in the canteen and Indoor Sports Hall during daily recess periods.
- Support proactive discipline strategies and assist in simple peer reconciliation or mediation (where appropriate).
2. Late coming monitoring
- Collect mobile phones and record latecomers arriving after 8am (Tuesdays to Fridays) or 9am (Mondays).
- Manage late comers' data and Detention list.
3. In-House Suspension Support
- Help establish a structured environment for suspended students to support learning continuity during suspension.
- Guide students through structured reflective activities and support their transition back into the classroom environment.
4. Investigative & Case Support
- Assist in conducting preliminary investigations and fact-finding interviews.
- Obtain student and witness statements where appropriate.
- Compile evidence and prepare structured incident reports to relevant Key Personnel for directions.
5. Detention & Restorative Follow-Up
- Supervise detention sessions, including maintaining attendance and behavioural records.
- Coordinate reflection and restorative activities with Student Management Committee members.
- Facilitate student reflection on choices, consequences and improvement strategies, ensuring that detention tasks are meaningful and developmental in nature.
6. Data Management
- Collate and manage discipline-related data, including latecoming records, discipline statements, and other relevant documentation.
7. Deployment & Reporting
- The DSO will report operationally to the Student Management Committee.
- The deployment schedule will be determined by the school in accordance with the termly school timetable and school events
Requirements
8. Performance Expectations
The DSO is expected to
- demonstrate professionalism, discretion and good judgement.
- engage students respectfully and constructively.
- uphold confidentiality and procedural fairness.
- collaborate effectively with teachers and SM personnel.