Operational Behaviour Lead

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Operational Behaviour Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for behaviour across the school, ensuring a consistent, trauma‑informed approach that enables pupils with SEMH needs to engage positively in learning.

The postholder will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive whole‑school behaviour strategy, support staff in managing behaviour effectively within classrooms, oversee behaviour interventions, and lead on behaviour data analysis to inform practice, provision, and reintegration planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER:

To contribute to the development and improvement of pupils’ participation in learning and Academy life.

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the school’s behaviour strategy, ensuring alignment with the school’s SEMH ethos and trauma‑informed practice.
• Contribute to whole‑school improvement planning, particularly in relation to behaviour, attendance, exclusions, and reintegration.
• Use behaviour data to identify patterns, trends and priorities, supporting evidence‑based decision making at SLT level.
• Ensure behaviour systems are consistent, relational and developmentally appropriate for primary‑aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Model high expectations of behaviour and emotional regulation across all areas of the school.