Behaviour & Relational Lead

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Job Title: Behaviour and Relational Lead
Location: Robins Way School, Amesbury, SP4 8JT
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

The Behaviour and Relational Lead plays a central role in shaping a calm, consistent and trauma-informed culture across the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on behaviour strategy, risk reduction and relational practice, ensuring that pupils and staff are supported effectively and that systems are compliant, robust and focused on positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and oversight of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, ensuring strategies are personalised and effective.
• Coordinate the Behaviour and Relational Team, deploying resources strategically to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Analyse behaviour data to identify trends and hotspots, implementing targeted strategies to reduce incidents and restrictive interventions.
• Ensure full compliance with Restrictive Physical Intervention guidance in line with RRN standards, including accurate recording and monitoring.
• Deliver and contribute to whole-school training on behaviour, risk reduction and reporting processes.
• Work in partnership with the leadership team, providing termly reports and key data updates for senior leaders and governors.
• Model high-quality relational practice, supporting staff and pupils while contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of behaviour policies.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• CPI trained (or equivalent de-escalation and intervention training)
• Experienced working with children and young people across a broad age range
• Trained in, or having strong working knowledge of, Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) or similar approaches
• Safeguarding Level 2 qualified
• Working with a good standard of written English and numeracy skill

About Us

Robins Way School based in Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.