Refocus Lead

West Coventry Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PW

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  27 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,254 - £33,699 FTE. Actual salary £23,862 - £29,505 per annum

Refocus Lead job summary

West Coventry Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Refocus Lead to join our pastoral team. This is a vital role focused on supporting the personal development and wellbeing of our students, helping them thrive in a safe, respectful and supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in providing targeted behaviour support and leading the daily operations of our refocus provision. 

 

Key Responsibilities

To work with the pastoral team to provide effective pastoral care for Years 7-11, ensuring all students can achieve in a safe and supportive environment

To co-ordinate the affective running of the Refocus Room

To analyse data, monitor attendance, and home/school liaisons

Provide support and advice to students, promoting their social care and personal development with respect to learning, along with ensuing the health and safety of all students in line with school and Trust policies.

 

What you'll need to succeed

Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Have experience working within a pastoral role or with students in a supporting role

Be able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Be committed to supporting the learning and development of students

Be committed to supporting the values and ethos of the school.

 

What you will get in return

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A positive working environment where your contribution is valued.

The chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

 

How to apply

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Josephine Summer, Assistant Headteacher, via email on staffjss@westcoventryacademy.org. To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

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

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

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 West Coventry Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Coventry Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-coventry-academy

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