Behaviour Manager

Role: Behaviour Manager

Location: Calderdale

Position: Full time, term time only

Alternative Provision | KS2 – KS4 | ASAP or September Start

£140- £160 per day

Temp to perm

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people who face significant barriers to learning?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and resilient Behaviour Manager to join a specialist Alternative Provision supporting pupils across Key Stages 2 to 4. The setting caters for young people with a range of needs including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, permanent exclusion from mainstream education, EHCPs, and those requiring a more personalised and therapeutic approach to learning.

The Role

As Behaviour Manager, you will be at the heart of the school’s pastoral and behaviour strategy, leading on behaviour for learning and supporting pupils to re-engage positively with education. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, families and external agencies to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where every young person can succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop behaviour management systems across the provision.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours through restorative and trauma-informed approaches
• Manage behaviour interventions, reflection rooms and alternative-to-suspension provision
• Monitor behaviour trends and implement targeted support plans and interventions
• Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Maintain behaviour records, risk assessments, pupil support plans and intervention documentation.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to staff around behaviour management strategies.
• Lead and line manage behaviour support staff and mentors where required.
• Promote positive attitudes, engagement, attendance and personal development across the provision.
• Be a visible and proactive presence around the school, helping to maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident, resilient and compassionate professional who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties or additional needs.
• Has a strong understanding of behaviour management, restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches.
• Can build positive relationships with vulnerable learners and their families.
• Remains calm, professional and solution-focused under pressure.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Has experience leading or coordinating behaviour, pastoral or inclusion support.
• Is committed to inclusion and improving life chances for young people who have experienced challenges within education.

Why Apply?

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated Alternative Provision where relationships, resilience and personal growth are at the heart of everything they do. You will have the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need support, guidance and positive role models to help them succeed.

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision setting.
• A role where no two days are the same and every success is meaningful