Behaviour Lead

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Behaviour Lead”, “description”: “# Behaviour LeadEmployer: Abbeywood Community SchoolLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £36,363 to £39,152 (£31,277 – £33,675 pro rata)Posted: 14th May 2026Expires: 25th June 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 14th May 2026Job ID: 1553109Job Reference: ACS/BL/05.2026* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Location:** Abbeywood Community School**Post :** Behaviour Lead**Contract type :** Permanent – 37 Hours per week – Term time, plus INSET days/**Pay Scale:** Grade 7 £36,363 to £39,152 (£31,277 – £33,675 pro rata)We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Behaviour Lead to join our team and play a key role in supporting student behaviour, inclusion, and wellbeing across the school. This role will start on 1st September 2026.Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Lead for Inclusion and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will help to drive a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. You will work collaboratively with Pastoral Heads of Year and Teaching and Raising Standards Leads to ensure that appropriate support and inclusive practices are in place to meet the needs of all students.**Our Philosophy as an Employer**Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.Benefits• Pension Scheme• Flexible and Family Friendly policies• Annual pay progression opportunities• Cycle to Work Scheme• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates• Free onsite parking• Coaching/Counselling services• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme• Employee Assistance Programme**Closing date:** Monday 1st June 2026**Date of Interviews:** To be confirmed after advert closing dateUse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ApplicationsWe recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.The Olympus Academy Trust – Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.### AttachmentsOAT Welcome PackSEND – Code of Practice### Safeguarding Statement:*The Olympus Academy Trust – Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers and candidates for vacant posts are expected to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.*#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Olympustrust”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__437006479__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=22” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Bristol” } } }