Inclusion Co-ordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) (7817)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Leadership development

CPD support

Job summary

Hanson Academy in North Bradford is seeking an Inclusion Co-ordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead to lead the Inclusion team and ensure every student’s learning and achievement needs are met. The role carries safeguarding responsibilities within the academy and requires a visible commitment to the academy's vision and values.

This permanent, full-time post, affiliated with Delta Academies Trust, offers leadership development through Leadership Pathways and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Barred list and prohibition list checks

Responsibilities

• Promote a learning environment that supports high expectations
• Lead the Inclusion team so that student learning and achievement needs are met
• Contribute to and ensure the effectiveness of the Inclusion team
• Lead on all aspects of inclusion
• Communicate clear purpose and vision to the Inclusion team
• Model the vision and values of the academy and the Trust
• Receive and act on feedback to improve personal performance within academy systems
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
• Carry out the Designated Safeguarding Lead role in the academy

Job description

The Inclusion Co-ordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead post sits within Hanson Academy, an 11 to 19 comprehensive run by Delta Academies Trust in North Bradford. The role leads the school's Inclusion team, making sure students' learning and achievement needs are met, and carries the academy's DSL responsibilities for safeguarding children. It is a permanent, full-time post in a school of around 1,570 students, including a sixth form of 290. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in December 2026.

What the job involves

• Promote a learning environment that supports high expectations
• Lead the Inclusion team so that student learning and achievement needs are met
• Contribute to and ensure the effectiveness of the Inclusion team
• Lead on all aspects of inclusion
• Communicate clear purpose and vision to the Inclusion team
• Model the vision and values of the academy and the Trust
• Receive and act on feedback to improve personal performance within academy systems
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
• Carry out the Designated Safeguarding Lead role in the academy

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Barred list and prohibition list checks

What’s offered

• Minimum 37 days' holiday including statutory bank holidays, pro rata for part-time and subject to salary and service
• Employee benefits covering financial, physical and mental wellbeing
• Internal leadership development through Leadership Pathways
• Ongoing CPD supported by the Trust