Post Reference: 2583
Academy: Leeds East Academy
Job Title: Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) Inclusion Manager
Grade: SO1 (Actual Salary £29,566 to £31,084)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days
Accountable to: Assistant Principal: Inclusion & Provision
Leeds East Academy is a vibrant, over-subscribed 11-16 academy driven by a clear purpose: to improve the life chances of our young people. Guided by our core values of resilience, integrity, trust, and ambition, we strive to create a community where every student feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve their full potential. As a highly inclusive school, we are determined to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, can thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment, driving everyone to be exceptional.
In 2024, Ofsted recognised our ongoing improvement, rating us as ‘Good’ in Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, and Personal Development. This reflects our unwavering focus on providing a safe, respectful, and aspirational environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. In recent years, our academy has undergone significant transformation and responsiveness to the changing educational landscape. We are a forward-looking school unafraid to push boundaries, embrace new challenges, and continuously develop our practice.
As proud members of the High-Performance Learning international community, we firmly believe that every child can excel given the right culture and climate. Our inclusive and ambitious ethos is built on the belief that exceptional outcomes are possible for all. We do not just teach – we nurture, inspire, and equip young people with the skills and character they need to lead successful lives and contribute positively to society.
Leeds East Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust, a local trust dedicated to raising aspirations and unlocking the potential of young people across Leeds. Together, we are committed to delivering a world-class education and creating life-changing opportunities for all.
Role:
The successful applicant will join the Inclusion Team and work alongside the Behaviour and Pastoral team. The GRT Inclusion Manager will be responsible for cultivating and promoting lasting change within the school GRT community. Additionally, they will support the effective running and implementation of the PB policy, contributing to its wider development, and assist key students accessing internal and external support.
The post holder will ensure that the pastoral care, personal development, and safeguarding of students are of the highest standard. You will address attendance issues; seek help for students in need by liaising with colleagues, parents and external agencies and work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that students feel safe and engage well.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To conduct, design and implement a robust programme of intervention which is flexible and responsive to the risks identified in the GRT community. This will ensure pupils can manage those risks effectively and secure positive outcomes in terms of attendance, behaviour, and achievement.
To communicate in both spoken and written English and Romanian with students, parents, and key stakeholders within the community to support wider development of pupils.
To establish an understanding of the risks, present within the local GRT community and use this information to identify key groups of students and/or individuals within the academy who could be vulnerable to the risks presented.
To create and develop connections with parents, community leaders, the police, and the local MP to create and establish stronger connections with the GRT community and raise the profile of Leeds East Academy in the local area.
To use imagination and creativity to develop this role, placing it at the heart of GRT community transformation. This should be measurable through a reduction in local crime statistics, improved outcomes for GRT students, and increase the number of GRT students leaving Leeds East Academy to pursue professional careers.
To provide one to one support for EAL (English as an Additional Language) students who are disengaged in learning and create a programme that enhances their progress, attendance, punctuality, and outcomes.
To collaborate with the EAL Team to develop Language Leader Ambassadors who will lead the integration programme and promote their work through assemblies and form time.
To connect with outside agencies to promote community cohesion and create a follow-up support package to ensure intervention has a lasting impact.
To track and monitor the impact of existing programmes to ensure their effectiveness is measured, areas of development are identified, and any lack of progress is promptly addressed.
Part of White Rose Academies Trust - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure continued strides for the school and the community that it serves.
We are securing our vision for World Class by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation in West Yorkshire.
The trust currently employs over 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and also welcomed its first primary school Alder Tree Primary Academy on 1st December 2020.
We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.
Closing Date: Monday 24th March 2025 at 8am
Shortlisting: Monday 24th March 2025
Interview Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Start Date: As soon as pre-employment checks are complete
To apply, please visit Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details
White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
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