We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional
learners. We are looking for a creative, resilient, open-minded Positive Relationships Lead to work
with our exceptional learners. The Positive Relationships Lead will be accountable for promoting the
highest possible standards of behaviour of the learners at Wilds Lodge School, including:
Taking a strategic overview of the department and developing then implementing plans to
improve efficiency and effectiveness in relation to its contribution to the school's vision and
purpose
Leading the Positive Relationships Team on assessing and evaluating learner behaviour
patterns and setting targets for improvement Work in partnership with SLT, Therapy and Family Support to ensure learners positive
support plans are kept up to date in real time Leading the BWT in developing and enhancing the positive behaviour support skills and
physical interventions of staff working across the school Developing and enhancing relational practice within the staff team via formal and informal
methods Delivering 1:1 pastoral support when necessary
Monitoring and quality assuring the delivery of behaviour programmes within the school
Collaborate with the Assistant Heads to coordinate the activity of the Positive Relationship
Mentor team
What you'll need to succeed
The appointed candidate will have experience working with learners who have behavioural
difficulties. You will have a broad knowledge of strategies used for teaching children and young
people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and those who have a diagnosis of
autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). You will know how to develop, provide and deliver behavioural
support for learners and how to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of staff.
About Wilds Lodge
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and
girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social,
emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school
have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an
equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners. The key to
the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and
the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the
classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have
access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection;
mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN
such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will receive:
Free onsite parking
Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
Company events
Gym membership
Access to an employee assistance programme
Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1
Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for
Part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training
Excellent promotion and career progression
Sick pay
3 days off paid for dependants sickness
Enhanced paid family friendly leave
Christmas vouchers
Our learners are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real
difference to the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are
welcome and encouraged.
For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on
the below details:
E: wildslodge@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
Closing date for applications:
9am Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
Wilds Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past
employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)
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