Inclusion and Welfare Officer

Victoria Primary Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NT

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  28 November 2025

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,238.00 - 27,279.00

Inclusion and Welfare Officer job summary

NJC Scale Point 16 to 20 (£30,518 to £32,597 FTE) (actual salary £25,238 to £27,279 per annum)

35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time + 10 days)



We are looking to recruit an Inclusion and Welfare Officer. This is an important role within our pastoral team - you will need a high degree of expertise in safeguarding and knowledge of how a wide variety of agencies support children and families. The Inclusion and Welfare officer is a Deputy DSL, working directly under the Principal, and is involved with all major safeguarding matters within school. The work you do is critical and will directly impact the life chances of children and families.

 

You would be joining and taking a leading role within a highly motivated, committed DSL and pastoral team who are highly experienced.

 

The role of Inclusion Officer involves working closely with families and school staff, alongside other partners, to support children to ensure they achieve their full potential

 

The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding role will have excellent oral and written communication skills; be a clear thinker; outcome focussed; able to professionally challenge others; and have excellent safeguarding knowledge.

 

Collaborative multi-agency working is key to this role alongside being resilient and determined.

 

 

At Victoria we aspire to achieve the very best for every single pupil. As noted by OFSTED in 2023 “‘Aspiration’ is a key word at Victoria Primary Academy. It is central to everything leaders do, from the design of the school’s ambitious curriculum to the awe-inspiring trips on offer.”

What can you expect when joining Victoria Primary Academy, a member of Hatton Academies Trust?

·      A high standard of investment in professional development and guidance- we nurture, build and celebrate our staff.  

·      A rich and well-designed curriculum, with enrichment and cultural capital at its heart

·      Kind, caring and well-behaved children

·      An extremely supportive and friendly team.

·      An excellent leadership team, who value and support staff. Our leadership vision is built on trust and empowers all members of the team to develop and progress.

 

Reducing Workload and improving staff well-being are priorities for the Board of Directors at Hatton Academies Trust and we believe every member of staff is entitled to the best possible CPD.

 

You can apply for this vacancy plus see a job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website: Vacancies | Hatton Academies Trust   

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 13^th October 2025.

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

 

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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 Victoria Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Victoria Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/victoria-primary-academy-wellingborough

Victoria Primary Academy is a two form entry primary school in the centre of Wellingborough, Northants. We are proud to be a member of Hatton Academies Trust and work closely with other schools within the trust to prepare our learners for life.

At the heart of everything we do for children and families is our safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. As part of this, we have developed strong relationships with parents and carers to ensure that children reach their full potential.

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