- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- School website
- St Paul's Catholic College website (opens in new tab)
Head of Inclusion & Trust DSL
More than one location, Bosco Catholic Education Trust33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Commensurate with Experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST
-To lead outstanding inclusion practices, systems, frameworks and models that service the needs of pupils and promote educational excellence, character development and service to communities.
-To improve educational outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and attendance across the Trust.
-To coordinate the work of Trust SENDCos and provide a point of support and advice.
-To coordinate Designated Safeguarding Leads and provide a point of support and advice.
-Lead and manage Trust-wide behaviour strategies and inclusive practice.
-Coordinate external safeguarding reviews and oversee the implementation of action plans and interim reviews.
-Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relationships
-You will provide the Trust Board, Executive Officers and Headteachers with advice, guidance and, where appropriate, training. You will also ensure that Health & Safety, Safeguarding and other statutory regulations are in place and adhered to at all times.Thank you for your interest in the post of Head of Inclusion and Trust DSL. Our priority is to champion the most vulnerable children entrusted to our care and support those with additional learning needs to fulfil their God-given potential. This is at the heart of our mission. Your role as Head of Inclusion and Trust DSL is an exceptionally important and worthwhile one. You’d need to lead with passion, integrity and a clear moral purpose. Your commitment to improving life-chances and closing gaps will be matched by the credibility and track record you bring to the role.
-At present there are 11 schools in the Trust, with a further 2 about to join; eventually becoming a family of 33 schools in the fullness of time. It is imperative therefore that you grow with the role, demonstrating an ability to lead, build relationships and think strategically about Trust-wide strategies to support and enable those within schools to lead of safeguarding and inclusion.
-This is a full-time post and when not visiting and supporting schools, you’d ideally be based at our Trust offices at St Paul’s in Burgess Hill (although this isn’t essential).
-We recognise that the role of safeguarding lead for the Trust is only likely to grow and in time this responsibility will need splitting out; something you may wish to prioritise and take on or pass on to a DSL Lead. We are blessed with wonderful SENDCos and DSLs in our Trust schools and they already work very collaboratively. Your work to coordinate, facilitate and direct resources such as our Trust Educational Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists will make a real impact upon the quality and provision in schools.
-For us, finding the right person isn’t just about their experience and qualifications. We are looking for someone who really buys into our ethos and is a great people-person with high levels of emotional intelligence.
-The schools in Bosco CET are all vibrant, diverse and welcoming communities. They share a common ethos and expectation; setting high standards and never settling for second-best. Your role as Head of Inclusion and Trust DSL is crucial in helping these schools realise their potential.
What the school offers its staff
We believe it is imperative to invest in our staff and cherish their work. This would apply to you too. So, if you think this challenging but rewarding position is the job for you, please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Working for Bosco Catholic Education Trust will give you access to a range of benefits including:
- Full package of wellbeing services including access to a range of mental and physical health services including counselling, GP, physiotherapy, and so much more.
- Salary Sacrifice Hybrid/Electric Car Scheme
- Free eyesight vouchers for screen users
- Shared-cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) Pension Scheme
- Death in Service benefit
Flexible working opportunities
The opportunity to work from home or in a hybrid manner is available subject to negotiation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Bosco Catholic Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- dcarter@boscocet.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01444 221 770
Welcome to the Bosco Catholic Education Trust. First and foremost, we are a family of Catholic schools committed to one another’s success, working together to improve the life-chances of the children entrusted to our care.
The purpose of our Trust is to serve the children, the staff, families, and unique school communities to which they belong. Saint Don Bosco was clear that a school was more than just a building to be educated in, they are a home too; a place to be ‘known and loved’ and where every individual is guided by the Gospel values of Faith, Hope and Love.
School Details
St Paul's Catholic College
Arranging a visit to Bosco Catholic Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dcarter@boscocet.org.uk.
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