The Corner School - Behaviour Lead

School	The Corner School
Address	Douglas Avenue, Wembley HA0 4DT
Head	Daniela Caton
Job title	Behaviour Lead
Salary	Full Time Equivalent: £35,000-£45,000 per annum. This would be pro-rata to term-time working (+ paid holiday allowance)
Hours	Full time (Mon-Fri. 37.5 hours per week). Term Time.
Closing date	21 December 2025
Interviews	Interviews will be arranged as applications are received and shortlisted.
How to apply	Please make your application by submitting an application form, your CV along with a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) which clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role and how you meet the key criteria set out within the person specification criteria (we will be reviewing shortlisted candidates closely against the person specification): Work With Us New – Unlocking Potential For an informal discussion, for further information, or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please contact: hr@up.org.uk Candidate data is processed in line with UP’s privacy notice and Data Protection Policy
Additional information	Other Vacancies: To find out more about our other exciting job opportunities, please visit our careers page. We would love to receive your application or for you to pass on our roles to others who may be interested. We are currently seeking a skilled teacher to have a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEMH needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher wanting to engage in developing trauma aware, teaching, positive education and welling practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It's a criminal offence for a person to work with a group from which they have been barred from working. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Our children and families and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds and we value the unique contribution that each individual can bring to UP. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

The school

The Corner School is a specialist school for Children with Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, graded good by Ofsted in 2019, 2022 and 2024, and run by the charity Unlocking Potential.

We have children in both key stage 1 and 2 and we believe that every child can learn and enjoy a fulfilling school life, regardless of their social, emotional and mental health needs.

We offer children a safe and nurturing environment and the stability needed to regain emotional balance and to develop their self-esteem and resilience. We work in close partnership with parents and carers, to develop personalised, dynamic support for every child.

To find out more about our work please visit: Unlocking Potential and The Corner School

The role

The Behaviour Lead will play a key role in our small school community and be an advocate of effective models of support for individual pupils and groups. This role reports directly to the Headteacher and works closely with the SLT and represents an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEMH needs.

The person

Remain up to date with current best practice in effective behaviour management. Engage as appropriate with relevant school settings, and local and national networks, in order to remain up-to-date and share experiences and expertise.
Ensure up to date and tailored behaviour management policies and procedures are in place and applied constantly across the school.
Develop, implement and evaluate positive behaviour management strategies, systems and initiatives, which are tailored to the needs of our pupils and align with our therapeutic approach as a school.
Contribute to effective monitoring and evaluation and reporting of effectiveness of our approach and pupil progress.
Work closely with the SLT to develop, review and embed effective risk assessment processes and management e.g. school trips, situational risk assessments, RAMPs, staff incidents/injuries etc.
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all children, and of the impact of early years adverse childhood experiences, trauma, neurodivergence and complex social, emotional and mental health needs on the learning styles and behaviour of children.
Work in class and across the school with pupils and colleagues ensuring effective behaviour management throughout the school day. Identify, use and model appropriate behaviour management strategies and techniques.
As the school’s in-house trainer, undertaking PRICE training (including annual 4-day residential training), and training new staff.
Planning and delivering regular CPD and supporting staff in their ongoing understanding and practical application of PRICE techniques.
Confidently address any areas of development with staff to support them in reflecting on and improving their practice. Carry our review and reflection meetings when appropriate.

Please see the full Person Specification for further information.

Last updated 21/11/25