Inclusion Coordinator and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) (7783)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 37 days' holiday includingBank

Wellbeing benefits

Leadership development through Leaders

CPD support

Job summary

Hanson Academy is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead who will also head the inclusion team. This permanent post involves leading inclusion across the school, ensuring student learning and achievement needs are met while developing the team.

The role includes safeguarding duties alongside inclusion leadership within a large secondary school of 1,570 students, including a sixth form. The successful candidate will lead on inclusion, communicate a clear vision to the team, promote high

Qualifications

• Experience leading inclusion teams in an educational setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements for schools.
• Ability to develop and implement inclusion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inclusion team and ensure student learning and achievement needs are met.
• Lead on all aspects of inclusion.
• Communicate clear purpose and vision to the inclusion team.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the inclusion team.
• Promote a learning environment that supports high expectations.
• Model the vision and values of the academy and Trust, acting on feedback to improve personal performance.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead as Deputy DSL.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

This permanent post at Hanson Academy, part of Delta Academies Trust, combines leading the inclusion team with serving as deputy to the designated safeguarding lead. The role leads on inclusion across the school, making sure student learning and achievement needs are met while developing the team. Its distinct feature is the safeguarding deputy responsibility alongside inclusion leadership, in a school of 1,570 students including a sixth form. The essential criteria sit in the job description on the employer's website, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the inclusion team and make sure student learning and achievement needs are met
• Lead on all aspects of inclusion
• Communicate clear purpose and vision to the inclusion team
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the inclusion team
• Promote a learning environment that supports high expectations
• Model the vision and values of the academy and Trust, acting on feedback to improve personal performance
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead as Deputy DSL

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Checks against the barred list and prohibition lists
• Online search of shortlisted applicants before interview

What’s offered

• Minimum 37 days' holiday including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time and dependent on salary and continuous service
• Financial, physical and mental wellbeing benefits
• Internal leadership development through Leadership Pathways
• Continuing professional development support