About this role

In this support-based role, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of attendance, safeguarding, behaviour, and SEND. You will lead the four pillars of Inclusion, ensuring robust systems and a culture of excellence, and drive our ambition to become a regional centre of excellence for inclusive practice and academic outcomes.

What we’re looking for?

Are you passionate about inclusive education and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding for all? Do you have a proven track record in leading attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, or SEND? If so, we want you to join our team at Weston Favell as our new Strategic Lead – Inclusion and Safeguarding.

What’s in it for you?

Not only will you have the chance to inspire the next generation, you will receive a competitive salary and amazing benefits.  Being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust, we believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. 

Locally, we have so much to offer with a swimming pool and fitness suite on site, free on-site parking, and so many more benefits but don’t take our word for it, contact dhendle@westonfavellacademy.org to arrange a visit and see for yourself!  

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

Are you ready to make a real impact?

Apply now via the link and bring your energy to Weston Favell Academy.  Don’t delay – if the post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close early and interview before the deadline date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.