Job Description

Role title: Behaviour Lead

Reports to: Head of School

Salary: Starting from 26,000

Location: Salford

Hours: 8.30am - 4pm

Our Values

At EdStart, our principal value is Progression--we are committed to helping every student achieve their fullest potential, regardless of their individual challenges. Alongside this, we live by our values of Humanity, Togetherness, and Compassion, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for both students and staff.

We are proud to embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to building a workforce that reflects this ethos. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals to apply regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Behaviour Lead at EdStart, you will play a key role in supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning. You'll work closely with students who need extra guidance with their behaviour, attendance, and engagement in education. Through positive relationships and firm but fair boundaries, you will help students build resilience, self-confidence, and respect for themselves and others.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consistent support to students, acting as a positive role model and mentor.

Lead on behaviour management strategies, using de-escalation and restorative approaches to promote positive conduct.

Support students in developing resilience, discipline, and social/emotional skills that will help them succeed both in and out of school.

Work with families and colleagues to tackle barriers to attendance and engagement.

Deliver one-to-one or small group sessions to address behaviour, motivation, and personal development.

Monitor student progress and contribute to behaviour and attendance plans.

Build professional relationships with students who may be hard to reach, showing patience, consistency, and reliability.

Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure joined-up support.

Undertake training to Level 3 in Safeguarding and support the Head of School with the management of day-to-day safeguarding concerns.

Liaise with external agencies, notably Early Help, to ensure coordinated support for pupils and families.

Contribute to the wider school ethos, promoting respect, teamwork, and progression.

Skills & Experience Required:

Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to deal with challenging situations calmly and effectively.

Experience working with young people in education, sports, youth work, or a pastoral setting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to earn respect and build trust.

A resilient, proactive, and reliable approach--able to motivate students who may be reluctant to engage.

Organised and able to maintain accurate records of interventions and progress.

A commitment to EdStart's values of Progression, Humanity, Togetherness, and Compassion, with a strong focus on safeguarding and inclusive education.

Why Work at EdStart?

Be part of a supportive team where staff wellbeing is valued as highly as student success.

Access training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

Join a collaborative culture built on teamwork, respect, and shared purpose.

Make a genuine impact in the lives of young people, helping them change direction and achieve progression.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

EdStart Specialist Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you in a commutable distance to the role? What are your salary expectations?
Experience:

Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person