Behaviour Lead

Behaviour LeadCambian New Elizabethan School, Hartlebury, Kidderminster40 hours per week, term timeSalary of £28,000 per annumStart December 2026Cambian New Elizabethan School is seeking a passionate and experienced Behaviour Lead to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a small, supportive school setting with just 46 pupils.As Behaviour Lead, you will drive whole-school behaviour strategies, deliver staff training, and lead restorative practices. You will take responsibility for health and safety aspects including ISS – Part 5, and oversee all school risk assessments. The successful candidate must be CPI trained or a CPI trainer and will play a key role in liaising with parents and external agencies, supporting our inclusive and nurturing environment.

What we offer

A small school setting with 65 pupils, allowing for personalised support and a close-knit teamA supportive and inclusive environment where every pupil is known and valuedOpportunities for professional development, including training, wellbeing support, and CPDThe chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and their familiesMain Purpose of the RoleLead, develop and implement effective whole-school behaviour strategies and restorative practices.Oversee and conduct risk assessments across the school, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety requirements, including elements of the Independent School Standards (ISS) – Part 5.Provide staff training on behaviour management, de-escalation, and restorative approaches.Act as the CPI lead – candidate must be CPI trained or a CPI trainer.Monitor and analyse behaviour data to inform intervention planning.Liaise effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies to support pupils with challenging behaviour.Promote and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, review, and implement the school’s behaviour policy and related procedures.Lead on all aspects of restorative practice and ensure consistent application across the school.Deliver staff training in CPI and other behaviour management strategies.Support colleagues in managing complex behaviour incidents and provide coaching as required.Conduct and oversee risk assessments, ensuring all staff are aware of protocols and procedures.Take an active role in elements of health and safety across the school, particularly relating to ISS – Part 5.Analyse trends in behaviour data and report to the senior leadership team.Design and coordinate personalised behaviour interventions and support plans.Work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure effective support for pupils.Maintain detailed and accurate records of behaviour interventions and outcomes.Person Specification**Qualifications and training**CPI trained or qualified CPI trainer (or willingness to undergo training)Evidence of relevant professional development in behaviour management and/or restorative practicesExperienceExperience leading behaviour management in an educational settingExperience delivering staff trainingExperience conducting and overseeing risk assessmentsExperience working with pupils with complex behavioural needsExperience liaising with parents and external agenciesSkills and knowledgeStrong understanding of effective behaviour management strategies and restorative practicesIn-depth knowledge of health and safety requirements in schools, including ISS – Part 5Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to analyse data and use it to inform practiceConfident in leading and supporting staff teamsGood IT skills, including behaviour and incident recording systems

How to apply

For an informal discussion, please contact the school office. We look forward to hearing from you!We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.