Behaviour and Culture Lead

Behaviour and Culture Lead - 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm, term time only (38 weeks). Grade D Step 1 - Actual Annual Salary of £23,291.62). (which is the equivalent of a full-time salary of £27,779). As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week October half term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly. Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full. As we embark on our next phase of growth and development we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision. We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Behaviour and Culture Lead to maintain and drive forward a positive behaviour culture across the school both inside and out of the classroom. This is a pivotal role within our school, designed to provide targeted and bespoke support for students who are at risk of exclusion, struggling to thrive in the mainstream curriculum, or who require a more flexible and bespoke educational environment to re-engage with their learning. This is an ever developing position and a great opportunity for the candidates to contribute in shaping the future of the role. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to establish and maintain a positive, purposeful, and highly effective learning environment that allows students to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Essential: Proven experience of working effectively with students who present with challenging behaviours, complex needs, or who are at risk of exclusion. A good understanding of strategies to support students with SEND, SEMH needs, and those facing barriers to learning. Excellent behaviour management skills and a proven ability to de-escalate challenging situations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, parents, and external agencies. The ability to contribute to the design and deliver a flexible and engaging interventions tailored to individual student needs. A proactive, resilient, and highly organised approach to work. A commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to embrace new strategies. Thorough knowledge of safeguar