Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour in a nurturing, inclusive environment? Oasis Academy Harpur Mount is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our excellent team as Primary Behaviour Support Lead.
About Us
At Oasis Harpur Mount, we provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment where every child is supported from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Our children are happy and enjoy school because of the trusting, consistent and PACEful relationships they share with our staff. Emotionally available adults are always present, and children know who they can talk to when they need support.
Our ethos, environment and staff are all committed to promoting positive emotional and mental health and social development.
Our dedicated team delivers a wide range of evidence-based interventions, ensuring every child has access to the support they need to thrive.
As recognised in our Mentally Healthy Schools Award:
“Children have access to emotionally available adults and know how and who they can talk to if they need or want to. The school, supported by the academy trustees, have worked hard to ensure the ethos, environment and adults actively and consistently promote positive emotional and mental health and social development. The school is led by a passionate, effective and inclusive principal and senior lead team; their values are child-centred and shared widely with stakeholders.”
About You
As our Behaviour Support Lead, you will:
• Champion inclusive and nurturing behaviour strategies across the school.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and be able to see behind behaviours to support each child with empathy and insight.
• Build strong, trusting relationships and be a consistent, emotionally available adult for vulnerable pupils.
• Lead and deliver targeted interventions and work closely with staff, families and external agencies.
• Be a visible, proactive and nurturing presence throughout the school day.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
• Has experience working with children in an educational or support setting.
• Has strong inclusive practice and a nurturing ethos.
• Is calm, compassionate and confident in managing behaviour positively.
• Truly values building relationships and being a trusted adult.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Can be resilient in the face of challenges and hopeful
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking and inclusive team.
• Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
• Work in a school recognised for its commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development and a collaborative working culture as part of a wider trust of schools.
Interested?
We warmly encourage potential candidates to reach out and visit the academy to find out more about the role and experience our ethos in action.
We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.
Don’t just take our word for it…
“Staff have high expectation of pupils. Classrooms are supportive environments where pupils strive to do their best” “Leaders and staff are highly ambitious for pupils. They are highly motivated to improve the life chances of pupils in the local area.” (Ofsted, November 2018)
‘Oasis Harpur Mount provides a safe, caring and inclusive environment in which all children are supported by every member of staff from the minute they arrive at school to when they leave.’ (TISUK Mentally Healthy School Award, November 2022)
‘Pupils thrive at this vibrant and nurturing school, which is a haven for them. They know that there are always trusted adults who care for them and will help them if they have any concerns. This helps pupils to feel happy and to have a strong sense of belonging.’
(Ofsted, March 2024)
Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount - Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.