Inclusion Leader

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Excellent employer pension

Job summary

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy seeks an Inclusion Leader to drive inclusive practice, champion equality and improve attendance across its sites in Bradford. The role focuses on pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and fostering positive attitudes within the school community.

You will work with families, staff and external partners to ensure early intervention and effective support for pupils at risk, aligning daily practice with the academy's inclusive values.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in education or health, or a minimum of 2 years experience in education, health, social care or youth work.
• Strong knowledge of inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
• Experience engaging with pupils and families to support wellbeing and attendance.
• Ability to model positive values and attitudes for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop inclusive practice across the school, promoting equality, diversity and access to learning for all.
• Monitor children's behaviour and attitude and support parents/carers to ensure their children behave within the behaviour code.
• Establish productive and positive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model that promotes positive values and attitudes.
• Provide informal support for crisis and trauma, including signposting/referring to specialised services.
• Lead on early identification and intervention for pupils at risk of underachievement or social exclusion.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

Behaviour management

Stakeholder engagement

Equality & diversity

Education

Level 4 qualification in education or health

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inclusion Leader at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for children\'s wellbeing, behaviour, equality and attendance. The role will involve establishing relationships with pupils and families and ensuring that the school\'s inclusive values are reflected in daily practice.

About our School

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (BAPA) takes referrals for secondary ages young people who live in Bradford and have been permanently excluded from school. BAPA comprises three main sites, Aireview in Saltaire, Jesse Street at Fairweather Green, and Cityview in Bowling. The sites work closely together to offer the best service for young people, families and schools. In addition, some students access provision at our Pre-sites at The Bungalow and The Loft. If you\'d like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Bradford AP Academy - Home.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop inclusive practice across the school, promoting equality, diversity and access to learning for all
• Monitor children\'s behaviour and attitude and support parents/carers to ensure their children behave within the behaviour code
• Establish productive and positive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model that promotes positive values and attitudes
• Provide informal support for crisis and trauma, including signposting/referring to specialised services
• Lead on early identification and intervention for pupils at risk of underachievement or social exclusion
• Have a level 4 qualification in education or health or a minimum of 2 years experience in education, health, social care or youth work

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in education or health, or a minimum of 2 years experience in education, health, social care or youth work

We can offer

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

How to apply

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Leanne Ridley on 07802 453973 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate\'s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.