Operational Inclusion Manager

37 hours per week, term time only + 5 Insets + 10 additional days

Ossett Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Operational Inclusion Manager to lead on smooth daytime operations and promote positive behaviour in and around the academy by working collaboratively with the SLT, academy colleagues, pupils and their parents/carers. The successful applicant will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to implement behaviour strategies and provide mentorship where necessary to academy colleagues.

The successful candidate will need to maintain a presence throughout the academy at key operational times and manage the programme of behaviour interventions for key cohorts of pupils. The role will also lead on the management of academy daytime operations, including overseeing detention duties and break and lunch duties.

In this varied role, applicants will be required to communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils and parents alike and act as a positive role model to all pupils at all times. The successful candidate must challenge and motivate pupils and promote and reinforce behaviour strategies in line with the academy’s policies and Standards for Success.

At Ossett Academy, we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given the opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm, friendly environment.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefits package: Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world-class education for all our young people within our community, and as such, we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high-quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff, we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 921213.

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 22 November 2024.

Interviews likely to be held: w/c 25 November 2024.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or individuals who are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.