Student Support Role

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields is about bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse school. We wish to employ someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all children, staff and visitors thrive in the areas they work.

About the School

City Fields is a multicultural school in the heart of the Wakefield community. Our school supports the local community and the wealth of opportunities our diverse background brings. Anyone wanting to take on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of a diverse community.

Ofsted noted that putting 'students first' is something that directs and guides actions each day. 'Because leaders set such a strong example of their high ambitions for pupils, other staff mirror these aspirations'. 'Outwood Academy City Fields is a school where leaders want the very best for pupils' in whatever walk of life they engage in.

We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed, and passionate about learning; who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'Students First'.

Outwood Academy City Fields places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'Students First, raising standards and transforming lives'.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Officer with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, and mutual support within the school. Promoting equality and supporting the values and diversity of the school community is essential to our ethos. As a key figure in our 'family', you will be expected to contribute to the daily support of the school and ensure all our pupils are catered for during their time in our setting. Your team will consist of a SENDCO, a SEND Officer, an Inclusion Administrator and several Teaching Assistants at varying grades.

Our Inclusion Officer will support our SENDCo to ensure the Academy identifies and addresses the needs of our students. They will work with SEND, disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of students to ensure appropriate support is offered so students can thrive. The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise workload, ensure strict deadlines are met and adhere to the SEND Code of Practice.

Working with the most vulnerable children in society, it is fundamental that you can deal with challenges that students present and work with parents and external agencies in a professional, prompt and confidential manner. The ability to work on your own initiative, be a role model to others and effectively manage others is essential. The Outwood family provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Ann Jarrett, Business Manager, at

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:

Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:

A comprehensive induction and training process

Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates

Flexible family friendly policies from day one

Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period

Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)

A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues

Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues

Legal guidance

Financial guidance and debt counselling

Child and dependent care support and advice

Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing

Access to various discount sites

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.

Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.

We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children's life chances within very quick timescales.

We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.

We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.