Behaviour Lead – Alternative Provision
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
We’re looking for a dedicated Behaviour Lead to join the team in Salford. This role is about so much more than managing behaviour—it’s about mentoring, guiding, and empowering students to develop resilience, self-belief, and respect for themselves and others.
You’ll work closely with students who need additional support with behaviour, attendance, and engagement. Through patience, consistency, and a firm but fair approach, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people re-engage with education and achieve positive progression.
M6, Salford
September 2025
Full-Time (8:30am – 4:00pm)
Behaviour, Safeguarding & Pastoral Support
Ideal for professionals with backgrounds in youth work, behavioural support, SEMH, mentoring, sports coaching, safeguarding, or related fields.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor, providing consistent behaviour support to students.
* Leading on behaviour management strategies, using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
* Supporting students’ social, emotional, and personal development through 1:1 and small group work.
* Tackling barriers to attendance and engagement in partnership with families and colleagues.
* Monitoring student progress and contributing to behaviour and attendance plans.
* Building strong, professional relationships with students who may be hard to reach.
* Collaborating with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure joined-up support.
* Supporting safeguarding, completing training to Level 3, and assisting the Head of School with day-to-day concerns.
Who We’re Looking For:
* Someone with strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to stay calm and solution-focused in challenging situations.
* Experience working with young people in education, youth work, pastoral care, or similar environments.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to earn trust and maintain professional boundaries.
* A resilient and proactive individual, motivated to support students who may be reluctant to engage.
* Organised, reliable, and committed to inclusive education and safeguarding.
Why This Role?
* Be part of a supportive, values-driven team where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
* Access ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
* Join a collaborative, compassionate culture built on teamwork and respect.
* Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people—helping them build brighter futures.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
We are 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 an enhanced DBS check and online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a real impact and help young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Sarah at sarah@smile-education.co.uk for more information or to apply.
Reference - SM1LEL
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.