Behaviour Lead - SEMH

Reeson Education; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based SEMH school is seeking a Behaviour Lead to oversee behaviour strategies and provide high-quality support for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a leadership role related to SEMH, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving student outcomes. The position offers a competitive daily rate, full-time employment, and opportunities for professional development including Team Teach training. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Immediate start

Free Team Teach training

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Lead, Pastoral Lead, Assistant SENCO, or Senior Behaviour Mentor.
• Strong understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused during challenges.
• A passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and monitoring of behaviour policies.
• Coach and mentor staff in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Coordinate and deliver personalised interventions for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Manage behaviour incidents and model best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external agencies.

Job description

About Us

Our SEMH school in Wakefield supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, often with complex behavioural profiles and trauma-informed backgrounds. We are committed to providing a stable, supportive environment where every student can thrive. As Behaviour Lead, you will take a key leadership role in shaping, implementing, and reviewing behaviour policies while mentoring staff and delivering targeted interventions for pupils.

The Role

As the Behaviour Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing behaviour provision across the school and ensuring high-quality support for students with SEMH needs. Your key duties will include:

1. Behaviour Leadership: Lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of whole-school behaviour policies and SEMH strategies.
2. Staff Support & Training: Coach, mentor, and guide staff in behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed practices.
3. Targeted Intervention: Coordinate and deliver personalised behavioural and emotional interventions to support pupils with complex SEMH needs.
4. Crisis Management: Lead on behaviour incidents, ensure effective de-escalation, and model best practice during high-pressure situations.
5. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders, parents/carers, therapists, and external agencies to create consistent, joined-up support for students.
6. Team Teach: Team Teach training or similar is desirable. Free Team Teach training will be provided for successful candidates without certification.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Lead, Pastoral Lead, Assistant SENCO, Senior Behaviour Mentor, or similar leadership role within SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision.
• Strong understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management in specialist settings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused during challenging situations.
• A passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people and supporting staff development.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate with potential for progression depending on experience.
• Full-time position with immediate start.
• Free Team Teach training and access to further CPD and leadership development.
• Supportive senior leadership team and opportunities for long-term growth.
• A meaningful role where you can make a significant impact on students' emotional and educational outcomes.
• Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.

Safeguarding Notice

A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection is essential. All successful applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.

Contact

For more information or to apply, please contact our consultant:
Mitch Stringer -

EEO Statement

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.