At Tiverton High School, we believe that inclusion lies at the heart of an outstanding education. We are seeking an exceptional Inclusion Lead to join our dedicated pastoral team and play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled professional who is committed to removing barriers to learning, championing student wellbeing and helping young people achieve their full potential. Working closely with students, families, colleagues and external agencies, you will lead interventions that support attendance, behaviour, engagement and inclusion, making a genuine difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable learners.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships and inspire confidence. You will be resilient, organised and solution-focused, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people and a commitment to helping them overcome these successfully.
Whether you are an experienced pastoral leader, inclusion specialist or educational professional looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a supportive and ambitious school community.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people in a secondary school, educational or youth work setting.
- Has a strong understanding of behaviour support, restorative practice and inclusive approaches.
- Builds positive relationships with students, families and staff.
- Is calm, professional and solution-focused when faced with challenges.
- Has experience of supporting students whose behaviour, attendance or wellbeing may place them at risk of poor outcomes.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive and ambitious school community.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to be part of a school that is rapidly improving and committed to high expectations, kindness and belonging.
- Access to the wider opportunities available through the Blackdown Education Partnership.
At Tiverton High School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The terms of this post are:
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Blackdown Education Partnership 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.
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