Behaviour Lead

STEP BY STEP SCHOOL LIMITED; West Hoathly; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Flexible working

Job summary

Step by Step School in East Sussex seeks an experienced and highly motivated Behaviour Lead to join the leadership team. The role focuses on strategic leadership for behaviour support, inclusion and wellbeing, ensuring evidence-based approaches and person-centred care for pupils with complex SEND needs.

A DBS check is required for safeguarding compliance and staff involvement in safeguarding policies. The position offers a salary of £50,000–£55,000 FTE, with a joining bonus of £500 and a

Qualifications

• Experienced Behaviour Lead with leadership experience in schools.
• Experience with behaviour analytic practices.
• DBS check is required and safeguarding policies followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for school-wide behaviour support and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals to implement evidence-based practices.
• Lead and develop behaviour analytic practice across the school to support pupils with complex SEND needs.

Job description

Step by Step School

42 weeks per year (option for flexible working)

Salary – £50,000 – £55,000 FTE (dependent on experience)

Joining bonus: £500 (one-off payment)

Location

Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex, RH19 4HP

Step By Step School is a small independent day school for autistic children and young people. We provide specialised teaching for Primary, Secondary and Sixth form pupils, aged 4-19. The defining aspect of our school is individualised teaching for each pupil based on behaviour analytic practices

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and highly motivated Behaviour Lead to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled behaviour professional to lead and develop behaviour analytic practice across the school, supporting pupils with complex SEND needs to achieve positive outcomes.

As Behaviour Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for behaviour support, inclusion and wellbeing, ensuring that all pupils are supported through evidence-based, person-centred approaches. Working closely with staff, families and external professionals, you will promote a culture where behaviour is understood as communication and where every pupil can thrive.

As a member of the Extended Leadership Team, you will contribute to whole-school improvement and play a key role in shaping and maintaining our positive, nurturing and inclusive school culture.

Step by Step School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.