Student Engagement Lead

Full-time, permanent role, to start as soon as possible

Monday to Friday, term-time plus 5 days (BGN inset days)

Grade 14 commencing point 43 (FTE £54,495 per annum) pay award pending

Actual salary equates to £47,840 per annum

Blessed George Napier is a popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School in Banbury with an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare. 

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school… enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their physical and mental well-being… and study an ambitious curriculum” Latest Ofsted report

We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated Student Engagement Lead to join our team and play a key role in supporting behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and complex learners. The successful candidate will lead behaviour and engagement strategies, support students facing barriers to learning, and ensure that safeguarding and student welfare remain at the heart of our school community.

Working closely with school leaders, staff and external agencies, you will lead engagement with vulnerable learners, coordinate alternative provision where needed, and build strong relationships with students and families. You will also line manage a Pastoral Support Assistant and contribute to the development of inclusive practices that enable every student to thrive.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, compassionate and highly organised, with strong experience in pastoral care, behaviour management and safeguarding.  If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Our people are at the heart of our success and in return we can offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding and supportive team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Genuine commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to education staff discount schemes
• The opportunity to support the wider school life such as trips abroad, drama performances, our student and staff choir and after school sporting activities 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

If you have any questions or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR department: hr@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or call us on 01295 264216

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and, where applicable, a prohibition check, and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and/or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.  

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

 An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.