Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer

Sirius Academy West, Hull, HU4 7JB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,563.00 - £40,444.00 Annually (FTE)

Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer to join our academy on a maternity cover contract, commencing in January 2027.

As a key member of our safeguarding team, you will play an important role in promoting the welfare, safety and inclusion of our students. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to learning, support vulnerable young people and ensure every student feels safe, valued and able to thrive.

Joining a dedicated and supportive team, you will help create a culture where safeguarding is prioritised, inclusion is championed and every young person is empowered to achieve their potential.

About Sirius Academy West

At Sirius Academy West, we are committed to helping every student become the best version of themselves. As an inclusive and ambitious academy, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, supported and valued.

Through high expectations, strong relationships and a culture built on respect, we work together to remove barriers to learning, promote wellbeing and empower all students to achieve their full potential.

Welcome to The Constellation Trust

The Constellation Trust is a growing family of schools serving communities across Hull and the surrounding area. Our Trust currently comprises seven primary schools, two secondary schools and an alternative provision, each with its own unique strengths and identity, united by a shared vision, shared ambition and shared culture.

At the heart of our Trust is a simple belief: we shine brighter together. Through collaboration, innovation and a relentless focus on educational excellence, we work collectively to create the very best opportunities for the children, young people and communities we serve.

We are ambitious for every child, every school and every colleague. Our aim is to ensure that all of our schools deliver exceptional outcomes, provide outstanding educational experiences and create environments where every individual feels valued, included and empowered to succeed. We are committed to becoming regional leaders in all aspects of education, national leaders in inclusion and an employer of choice for talented professionals who want to make a meaningful difference.

Our Ambition

The Constellation Trust Ambition sets out the principles that connect our schools whilst recognising the unique contexts and communities they serve. We believe schools thrive when they retain their individuality while benefiting from the collective expertise, support and opportunities that come from being part of a strong Trust.

Together, we are committed to

• Delivering exceptional educational outcomes and life chances for all children
• Maintaining the highest educational standards across every school
• Leading the way in inclusive practice, ensuring every child can flourish regardless of background or circumstance
• Nurturing character, belonging and personal development
• Providing strong systems, infrastructure and professional expertise that allow schools to focus on education
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, celebration and continuous improvement.

Why Join The Constellation Trust?

Join a forward-thinking Trust that is pushing the boundaries of inclusion, staff development and educational excellence.

At The Constellation Trust, we believe that great schools are built by great people. That's why we invest heavily in our staff, creating an environment where colleagues are supported to thrive professionally and personally. Whether you are beginning your career, looking to take the next step, or seeking to make an impact as an experienced leader, you will find opportunities to grow, collaborate and succeed.

We are ambitious for our staff because we know that investing in people delivers the greatest impact for children. Our culture combines high expectations with strong support, clear systems and a commitment to creating the conditions in which colleagues can flourish. Development, collaboration and celebration are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every member of staff has the opportunity to learn, lead and succeed.

Join us and help us shine brighter together. ✨

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 Sirius Academy West

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sirius Academy West website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sirius-academy-west

We are forward thinking, innovative and dynamic in our approach to teaching and learning. The Academy is a vibrant community that offers a wealth of opportunities for students and staff.

Sirius Academy West is situated in a state-of-the-art £48m facility with a superb sports hall, dance studio, art terrace, super labs and transformational learning zones. If you seek a new challenge and want to be part of a first class team, come and join us.

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