Deputy Trust Behaviour & Inclusion Lead

Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, WF2 6LD

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership L6-L10 (£58,569-£64,691)
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership L6-L10 (£58,569-£64,691)

Deputy Trust Behaviour & Inclusion Lead job summary

Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Deputy Trust Behaviour & Inclusion Lead to join our team to support the work of the Trust in strengthening inclusive practice across all academies by providing specialist expertise in behaviour, relational practice and SEND presentation.

The role will work under the direction of the Head of SEND & Inclusion to support schools in responding effectively to complex behaviour and increasing levels of SEND need. The postholder will work directly with school leaders, staff and pupils to model effective strategies, build staff confidence and support schools in implementing inclusive systems and practice.

A key aspect of the role will be providing hands-on, practical support in schools, helping staff to understand behaviour as a form of communication and ensuring that responses are rooted in relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.

The role will also support schools in meeting statutory expectations and Trust procedures related to behaviour, including suspensions, restrictive physical intervention, partial timetables and behaviour planning.

The Trust consists of 16 primary phase schools, 4 Assessment Resource Units and 4 Pre Schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

The Trust is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. By offering an engaging and language rich curriculum, the school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which challenge and inspire all our pupils.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education - someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Laura Thresh

Head of SEND & Inclusion

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Waterton Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Waterton Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waterton-academy-trust

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