Assistant Principal for Inclusion and Safeguarding
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6d9257e8-f920-4519-94be-ea7437726a5f |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced, outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal (Inclusion & Safeguarding) supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Academy Merton, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.
We are look for a leader who brings expertise, compassion and ambition in equal measure, and who has:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Experience working within specialist or highly inclusive settings
• A strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles
• Excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks
• A child-centred, collaborative leadership style with safeguarding at its core
• A genuine passion for inclusive and adaptive learning, teamwork and student wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘'Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.
We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead, ensuring exemplary standards of student safety, compliance and wellbeing
• Establish and promote a strong safeguarding and inclusive culture within the Academy
• Implement and deliver an effective safeguarding training programme for students, staff and parents
• Oversee Alternative Provision
• Lead the transition of Year 6 into Year 7
• Lead the Early Help provision in the Academy
• Act as the Academy Mental Health Lead
• Act as Designated Teacher for LAC
• Work in conjunction with the Attendance Lead to monitor children who are absent from education and implement appropriate strategies to re-engage them with education
• Oversee the implementation and delivery of the RSHE curriculum ensuring it is fully compliant
• Oversight of high-quality SEND and EAL provision including identification, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach
• Oversight of EHCP processes, identification, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach
• Oversight of access arrangements and statutory documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
• Coach and empower staff to deliver inclusive, adaptive teaching for SEND
• Drive whole-school improvement through data analysis, strategic planning and targeted interventions
• Build strong, trusted partnerships with student, families, staff and external agencies
• Contribute to the daily life of the school through visible leadership
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
We are looking for an experienced, outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal (Inclusion & Safeguarding) supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Academy Merton, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.
We are look for a leader who brings expertise, compassion and ambition in equal measure, and who has:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Experience working within specialist or highly inclusive settings
• A strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles
• Excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks
• A child-centred, collaborative leadership style with safeguarding at its core
• A genuine passion for inclusive and adaptive learning, teamwork and student wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘'Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.
We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead, ensuring exemplary standards of student safety, compliance and wellbeing
• Establish and promote a strong safeguarding and inclusive culture within the Academy
• Implement and deliver an effective safeguarding training programme for students, staff and parents
• Oversee Alternative Provision
• Lead the transition of Year 6 into Year 7
• Lead the Early Help provision in the Academy
• Act as the Academy Mental Health Lead
• Act as Designated Teacher for LAC
• Work in conjunction with the Attendance Lead to monitor children who are absent from education and implement appropriate strategies to re-engage them with education
• Oversee the implementation and delivery of the RSHE curriculum ensuring it is fully compliant
• Oversight of high-quality SEND and EAL provision including identification, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach
• Oversight of EHCP processes, identification, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach
• Oversight of access arrangements and statutory documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
• Coach and empower staff to deliver inclusive, adaptive teaching for SEND
• Drive whole-school improvement through data analysis, strategic planning and targeted interventions
• Build strong, trusted partnerships with student, families, staff and external agencies
• Contribute to the daily life of the school through visible leadership
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.