Inclusion Leader
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JE3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,022.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) Band 8, SCP 17 to SCP 22 (actual salary £23,434 - £25,456 per annum)
Inclusion Leader job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inclusion Leader at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for children's wellbeing, behaviour, equality and attendance. The role will involve establishing relationships with pupils and families and ensuring that the school's inclusive values are reflected in daily practice.
About our School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (BAPA) takes referrals for secondary ages young people who live in Bradford and have been permanently excluded from school. BAPA comprises of three main sites, Aireview in Saltaire, Jesse Street at Fairweather Green, and Cityview in Bowling.
The sites work closely together to offer the best service for young people, families and schools. In addition, some students access provision at our Pre-sites at The Bungalow and The Loft.
If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Bradford AP Academy - Home .
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and develop inclusive practice across the school, promoting equality, diversity and access to learning for all
- Monitor children's behaviour and attitude and support parents/carers to ensure their children behave within the behaviour code
- Establish productive and positive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model that promotes positive values and attitudes
- Provide informal support for crisis and trauma, including signposting/referring to specialised services
- Lead on early identification and intervention for pupils at risk of underachievement or social exclusion
- Have a level 4 qualification in education or health or a minimum of 2 years experience in education, health, social care or youth work
We can offer:
- Children who are enthusiastic to learn
- Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
- Fantastic outdoor facilities
- Opportunities for further development and training
- A healthy work-life balance
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free, on-site parking
- Excellent employer pension contribution scheme
We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Leanne Ridley on 07802 453973 to make the necessary arrangements.
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Size
- 80 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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