Deputy Innovation Manager
Salary: NJC Grade 6 Scale Points 13 – 17 (£26,045 - £27,800)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31^st August 2026, 36 hours Term time plus 5 days
Start date: To be agreed

Join Us at Heworth Grange School – and Help Transform Lives

Heworth Grange School, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and student‑centred Deputy Innovation Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting some of our most vulnerable learners and helping the school in its mission to provide an excellent education for every young person.

At Heworth Grange, we are proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We believe firmly in Every Child – No Excuses, and work tirelessly to ensure that every student receives the support, care and challenge they need to thrive. Our school is ambitious, rapidly improving and driven by a passionate commitment to transforming outcomes for our community.

As a valued member of staff, you will be supported, developed and encouraged to grow through our Trust-wide Centre for Professional Learning, as well as through strong leadership and collaborative working across the school.

About the Role

The Deputy Innovation Manager will support the Innovation Manager in leading our KS4 Innovation Centre—an essential provision for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will play a crucial role in:

• overseeing day‑to‑day operation of the KS4 Innovation Centre
• delivering high‑quality academic and pastoral support
• developing individualised learning plans
• managing behaviour, wellbeing and reintegration strategies
• liaising with families, staff and external agencies
• using data to monitor impact and drive improvements

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference, confident when working with students who have SEMH needs, and ready to contribute to our inclusive culture where No Islands—support, collaboration and relationships—are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily organisation and operation of the KS4 Innovation Centre.
• Supervise students, including break and lunchtime duties.
• Create and review personalised learning plans.
• Support induction, transition, and reintegration back into mainstream lessons.
• Lead and coordinate support for students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Collate, monitor and report on student data, including termly reports for senior leaders.
• Work closely with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded and acted upon swiftly.
• Provide guidance and support to staff working with Innovation Centre students.
• Deputise for the Innovation Manager when required.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

✔ Excellent literacy, numeracy, communication and ICT skills
✔ Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH needs
✔ Strong de‑escalation and behaviour management skills
✔ Up‑to‑date safeguarding knowledge
✔ Experience in a school or educational environment
✔ English fluency in line with CEFR requirements

Desirable:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience supporting curriculum delivery
• Experience supporting students with mental health needs

Why Join Heworth Grange and Consilium Academies?

At Consilium, our values—Excellence, Equity and Integrity—guide all that we do. We believe in nurturing and developing staff so they can be their best. As part of our Trust, you will benefit from:

• extensive professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
• supportive leadership and collaborative working across eight Trust schools
• a culture that values diversity, inclusion and wellbeing
• opportunities to influence innovation, practice and outcomes across the school

We are on a significant upward trajectory and are part of the DfE’s RISE programme, benefitting from additional support, funding and collaboration opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our journey.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Heworth Grange School, please contact kirsty.gordon@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 17^th February 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.