Inclusion and Engagement Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen. We are looking to appoint an Inclusion and Engagement lead. This role will be part funded by the recently announced government grant to ensure schools’ practice is truly inclusive to meet the needs of all learners. This key role will be further shaped and developed as both the national and our own Academy inclusion agenda is rolled out. The main duties of this role are to:

• Work under the the guidance of the Leadership Team to promote and innovate strong inclusive practice across the Academy
• Engage with parents/ carers to ensure impactful partnership working
• Work with staff, parents/ carers and professionals to remove barriers to learning for identified students
• Lead on developing, reviewing and evaluating a range of interventions that promote genuine inclusion
• Support the delivery of interventions for students who are struggling with behaviour and/or other barriers to learning
• Support the smooth running of the Internal Exclusion Room (IER), Reset and detentions. The successful applicant will be covering the IER for set periods every day
• Proactively work with the Lead for Disadvantaged students; the SENDCO and Inclusion Support Centre (ISC) staff to support at risk learners

Overview

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023, saw us being judged strongly good in all areas. We have also been recently awarded a glowing J1 for our SIAMS inspection. Both inspections evidence our excellent quality of education and commitment to ensure all students flourish both academically and pastorally. Recent outcomes at GCSE and A Level demonstrate strong progress for all students with the Academy’s GCSE results this summer being the highest the Academy has ever achieved.

However, we are much more than a successful, academically focused school. We believe in educating the whole child and our Christian values of joy, perseverance, servant leadership, charity and forgiveness underpin everything we stand for. It is important that all of our staff, whether they are teachers or not, work closely with our young people and ensure that they are successful in all that they do. We are looking for staff who will always go the extra mile for our young people and believe that education happens both in and out of the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent professional development and career progression
• A relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• An ambitious, dynamic and supportive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to gain experience through our partnerships with local schools and networks
• Cycle Scheme
• Access to staff wellbeing service
• Travel card loan scheme
• Use of Academy gym facilities

Application Instructions

To apply for this post please complete the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Application Form and send it to Anisha Yatally, HR Manager ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]). We do not accept CVs. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 5th May, 2026. Interviews will be held throughout the duration of the advert, therefore early applications are encouraged. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. It will assist the shortlisting process if applicants can address directly the criteria in the candidate specification in their supporting statements.

If you have any further questions about this post or want to know a bit more, then please feel free to contact Anisha Yatally who will put you in contact with the relevant staff member.

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police / Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK prior to starting employment with the Academy.