Operational Behaviour Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operational Behaviour Manager to join our team at our Hastings campus from September 2026.

In this key operational role, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to lead and coordinate behaviour support across the school. You will oversee the daily deployment of behaviour support staff, manage cover arrangements, and ensure a consistent and high‑quality approach to behaviour management in line with school policies.

The role involves leading a team of Behaviour Mentors, coordinating student routines (including arrivals, departures and detentions), and implementing targeted interventions to support pupils disengaged from learning. You will play a central role in maintaining a calm, structured and supportive learning environment and in removing barriers that impact student progress.

We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026

Interview date: Week of Monday 29th June 2026

Start date: 2nd September 2026

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and verification of the right to work in the UK. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.