Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion
Lion Academy Trust
Based in Waltham Forest - with travel required to other Trust regions
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L18 - L23 - Outer London Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible or January 2020
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2019
Job overview
Highly motivated and talented Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion
Leadership Group Pay Range - Outer London Points 18 - 23
The Lion Academy Trust has an outstanding reputation nationally, is high performing and innovative, with nine schools based in London, Essex and Northamptonshire.
This is an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion to join our Trust Team and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children and in particular those pupils who may be vulnerable or with SEND.
Working with the LAT Executive Team you will be based in Barclay Primary School, East London and be responsible for the Trust wide operational implementation of the Trust's agreed strategies and processes to ensure that all schools meet their statutory and best practice safeguarding responsibilities. The position will involve working in the current and any future Trust regions which will mean that you must have a willingness as well as the ability to travel regularly.
We are seeking a leader who is:
• experienced and with a proven track record in strong leadership for all safeguarding and child protection matters
• an innovative, creative and strategic thinker
• able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
• deliver a high quality educational experience, so that all pupils, particularly those with SEND, achieve exceptionally well
• dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
• friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
We can offer you:
• Vibrant schools situated in a culturally diverse area of north London with all the rewards and opportunities this brings
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children.
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality.
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community.
• Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.
The successful candidate will help to develop the curriculum offer for all children, raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children, particularly those that are SEND.
We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
Closing Date: Friday 25th October 2019 at 12.00 pm
Interviews Week.Comm: Monday 28th October 2019
All inquiries should be made to Hayden Tyers, Deputy Chief Executive Officer - hayden@lionacademytrust.net
Applications via the TES website or www.lionacademytrust.net
Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks and two positive references.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Lion Academy Trust
- Lion Academy Trust
- School Improvement Centre, Canterbury Road, Leyton
- London
- E10 6EJ
- United Kingdom
At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life. The challenge for us teachers is that they only get one chance to make the most of it.
So for us every Lion pupil – whoever they are - is a priority.
This is why we avoid indulging in complicated education jargon or arguments and excuses about social barriers to learning ….in fact anything that gets in the way of giving every child a great education.
It is also why we make sure everyone across the Trust shares our exacting standards, from the teachers in class to the support teams who clean our schools. What makes us different from other trusts is our relentless determination to be good or better every day.
How we make sure we focus on your child
Lion’s robust, pupil-centred approach delivers proven results. All the schools in the Trust started their journey with us in an Ofsted “category of concern”. Within two years and their first inspection, they are either “good” or “outstanding”. We have achieved this by applying two simple and distinctive principles which all our people, across all our Trust schools, buy into.
Firstly, if children know why they are learning and where they are heading, they will take responsibility for their own progress and develop the ability to learn which will see them through to sixth form and beyond. They will surprise you!
Secondly, if we can train and support teachers to concentrate totally on what we know works well, with no distractions, they will have the time and space to teach brilliantly. They will give every child the focused, personal attention they need.
Ten years ago we set up Lion because we saw so many children in East London were missing out on their one chance to thrive at school. Now our plan is to take our simple, direct formula and to work with a wider community of pupils, parents, teachers and schools.
Please get in touch to discuss any aspect of joining us as a student or member of the team, or as a school looking to join a Trust that can accelerate your development and support you on your journey to becoming an excellent education service delivery partner.
I look forward to welcoming you into the Lion Academy Trust.
Justin James
Chief Executive Officer
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