Job Description

Salary

Band B 41,226 term time only.
Actual salary 35,200.66

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 2DP

Job category

Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted

04/09/2025

Job reference

R05212

Join Horizons Academy as Behaviour Team Lead

Be part of Horizons Academy, a brand new, state of the art special school opening in January 2026 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The purpose-built academy will meet the needs of children and young people from Key Stages 2 to 5 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Behaviour Team Lead to join us at this exciting time to be part of our talented and supportive team from day one!

The academy will accommodate 160 pupils aged 7 to 19 with class sizes of approximately 8 students.

Our vision for the new school is rooted in our firm belief that every child, regardless of individual need or ability, deserves an education that fosters inclusivity, meaningful engagement, and academic excellence. In meeting the wide-ranging specific needs of all learners, our curriculum will be aspirational, including a broad range of experiences but structured in such a way that it is meaningful and can be tailored to the needs of every child. Ultimately, our vision is that every child and young person who learns within the walls of Horizons Academy will leave prepared for adulthood and can go on to be whoever they want to be and to achieve more than they could have ever imagined.

As our academy is currently under construction, it is not possible to offer visits to the school. We expect the construction to be completed in autumn 2025, ready to welcome the first students in January 2026.

Should you have any initial questions please email office@horizons-ac.org.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit one of our other Special Schools.

www.horizonsacademy-ac.org.uk

Horizons Academy, Ravensdale Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DP

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Team Lead to join the academy. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for the behaviour management of pupils in the school offering guidance and advice on de-escalation techniques and interventions, ultimately supporting pupils' re-engagement into learning.

The successful candidate will:

Effectively line manage behaviour support staff, providing individual support and appropriate professional development.


Support the day-to-day operational running of the academy and the management of incidents across different key stages.


Assist with the identification of early signs of disengagement and advise and contribute to specific interventions to encourage re-engagement in learning.


Drive whole Academy Behaviour Support working alongside the teaching staff.


Be part of the Academy Leadership Team.


Identify and remove barriers to learning to ensure effective participation, enhance learning opportunities, raise aspirations and enable students to achieve their full potential.


Be the Strategic lead for Team Teach training.


Essential

Experience of working with young people with special educational needs across multiple phases.


Experience of working with young people with complex and challenging behaviours and with complex communication needs.


A thorough and practical understanding of issues related to improving students' progress and ensuring equality of opportunity both in and out of the classroom.


Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.


Commitment to protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%


Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning


Employee Assistance Programme


GP helpline


Health and wellbeing advice and support


Eyecare vouchers


Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics.


We offer a tax-efficient car salary sacrifice scheme for no deposit and can include car maintenance, servicing and breakdown cover for full peace of mind.


Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc


Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)


Childcare - breakfast and after school provision


Take a look at our rewards and benefitsonline

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate/s.

Closing date: Sunday 21st

September 2025

Start date: 3rd November 2025

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about these opportunities, please email office@horizons-ac.org.uk

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.