Positive Behaviour Support Lead
Addington Valley Academy, Croydon, CR0 9AZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
to be confirmed
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.15pn and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Professional Scale Band 7 Term Time Only- £51,743-£58,385 FTE (Actual £47,433.32-£53,522.10)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Positive Behaviour Support Lead to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner to lead and develop Positive Behaviour Support across the school, supporting staff, strengthening inclusive practice and ensuring pupils receive personalised, proactive and empowering support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and embed a whole-school Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach, ensuring proactive, person-centred and trauma-informed practices across the academy.
- Develop, implement and review individual Positive Behaviour Support plans to improve pupil wellbeing, independence, inclusion and quality of life.
- Provide leadership, coaching and training to staff, building confidence, consistency and high-quality PBS practice across all teams.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders, families and external professionals to ensure joined-up, effective support for pupils with complex needs.
- Monitor, evaluate and continuously improve behaviour support systems and practice, promoting evidence-based approaches and maintaining high standards across the school.
Key Requirements:
- Recognised qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and professional registration with UKSBA, BCBA or HCPC, alongside evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
- Significant experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, including extensive experience working with autistic pupils and behaviours of concern.
- Proven experience leading Positive Behaviour Support implementation and developing effective, person-centred PBS plans within education, health or care settings.
- Strong knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, communication differences, safeguarding and behaviour legislation, with a commitment to reducing restrictive practices and promoting positive outcomes.
- Excellent leadership, communication and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and support colleagues, model best practice, provide constructive feedback, and maintain a calm, compassionate and solution-focused approach.
What the school offers its staff
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Addington Valley Academy
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 132 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Addington Valley Academy website
- Email address
- TMcmenamin@addingtonvalley.org
Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for students and students from nursery to further education across London, Surrey and Sussex. As an outstanding provider and Academy sponsor, Orchard Hill College has a strong track record for making a positive impact within the local communities it serves.
Addington Valley Academy is special Free School in Croydon for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties. The school opened in 2020 and provides 150 places for children and young people aged 2-19 who have autism and social communication, cognitive, sensory and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
The new purpose designed school is equipped to meet the needs of students and includes sensory gardens, indoor sensory rooms, soft-play area, and a large cookery room along with other facilities to encourage students to learn skills to live independently. Students access specialist support enabling them to learn and achieve in a nurturing and aspirational environment.
Addington Valley Academy is a rewarding and inspirational place to work and the whole school community comes together to create the best possible outcomes for its students.
To find out more about Addington Valley Academy please visit www.addingtonvalley.org
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