Trust behaviour Lead

The Mead Educational Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Coaching and career progression

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

The Mead Educational Trust in Leicester is seeking an expert leader to provide Trust-wide leadership for behaviour, culture and inclusive practice, strengthening provision across TMET and improving pupil outcomes. The postholder will work with executives and school leaders to set and evaluate strategy, identify barriers and build sustainable leadership capacity across the Trust.

The role requires coaching and supporting teachers and leaders, translating effective practice into improvement, and

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and strong track record in school leadership.
• Significant expertise in behaviour, culture and inclusion.
• Experience working with complex and high-level behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour, culture and inclusion across the Trust.
• Collaborate with Executive and school leaders to implement the Trust's approach.
• Coach and develop teachers and leaders to drive sustainable improvement.

Skills

School leadership

Behaviour management

Coaching & development

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

To provide expert Trust-wide leadership in behaviour, culture and inclusive practice, strengthening the quality and consistency of provision across The Mead Educational Trust and improving educational outcomes for pupils. The postholder will provide strategic leadership for behaviour and culture across the Trust's schools, working with Executive and school leaders to establish, implement and evaluate the Trust's strategic approach. They will provide assurance on the effectiveness of behaviour and culture provision, identify areas of strength and concern and ensure that appropriate improvement priorities are identified and addressed. Working alongside school leaders and staff, the postholder will identify barriers to strong behaviour, culture and learning, provide expert challenge, coaching and support, and develop sustainable leadership capacity and effective systems. The role will involve regular work across Trust schools, with targeted and intensive support where required. The postholder will use their experience and credibility as a successful school leader and practitioner to build the confidence and capability of others, enabling schools to sustain high expectations and positive cultures beyond periods of intensive support. The principal focus of the role (90%) will be improving the educational outcomes of pupils across the Trust, with a wider contribution (10%) to Trust operational effectiveness.

An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:

• is a qualified teacher with QTS and a strong track record of successful school leadership;
• has significant expertise in behaviour, culture and inclusion;
• has experience of successfully working with complex and high-level behaviour;
• has a strong understanding of effective classroom practice and the relationship between teaching, behaviour and culture;
• can coach and develop teachers and leaders and translate effective practice into sustainable improvement;
• understands how behaviour, SEND, attendance, safeguarding and disadvantage can interact for vulnerable pupils;
• can use evidence and data to identify patterns, diagnose underlying issues and evaluate impact;
• has experience of implementing and sustaining improvement rather than relying upon short-term interventions;
• can work confidently alongside senior leaders, providing appropriate support and challenge;
• has the credibility to model excellent practice with pupils and staff;
• communicates clearly and can build strong professional relationships;
• can work effectively across different school contexts and phases;
• is comfortable working flexibly across a multi-academy trust, including periods of more intensive deployment within individual schools where required;
• shares the Trust's commitment to high expectations, inclusion and improving outcomes for all pupils.

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive.

As part of TMET, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education - and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.