Inclusion Officer and Deputy DSL – starting ASAP
Salary: Grade 8 £40,323 - £42,201pa all inclusive
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Interview date: W/C 3rd November 2025
We are looking to appoint a committed professional with experience in student support, to the role of Inclusion Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results in its first two years of exams placed it in the top 10 schools in the country in terms of progress and it has grown a large and flourishing sixth form. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.
The role of Inclusion Officer & DDSL is an exciting opportunity for a committed and forward-thinking individual to work with senior school leaders to provide vulnerable students, including looked after and previously looked after children, with intervention support to enable them to make outstanding progress. You will work on resolving key barriers to progress including behavioural difficulties, attendance problems, social and family issues.
You will address key barriers to learning such as behavioural challenges, attendance concerns, and social or family issues. As Deputy DSL, you will collaborate with the Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion to ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively, maintaining the highest standards of student safety and wellbeing.
A strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures is essential, alongside a clear understanding of the statutory responsibilities relating to attendance, behaviour, and child protection. The role also involves convening and leading meetings and preparing detailed reports as well as liaising with and referring to external agencies. Experience of working with a range of professionals, including local authority services, social care, and external professionals is essential.
We offer:
- Excellent working relationships at all levels
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process
The Twyford 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 successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.