Overview

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About Us

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden provides an exceptional environment for academic and sporting excellence. We foster artistic creativity, wellbeing and leadership potential within a rich and diverse community.

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

• Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
• Exceptional teachers who support students’ passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual
• Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
• Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
• Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Exclusion Unit Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

In this key role, you will be based at Harris Lower Academy Wilsden, located in the London Borough of Brent, where you will work closely with students who are at risk of exclusion or have been temporarily removed from mainstream classes. Your role will be to support them in reflecting on their behaviour, re-engaging with learning, and making informed, ambitious and aspirational decisions about their futures.

You will play a crucial part in promoting a positive and inclusive school culture, helping to reduce exclusions and supporting students to return successfully to the classroom.

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Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilites will include:

• Supervising and supporting students in internal exclusion
• Designing and delivering tailored curriculum and reintegration plans
• Developing bespoke behaviour and support programmes
• Liaising with staff, parents/carers and external providers to ensure smooth transitions
• Maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment
• Following up on truancy and attendance concerns
• Reducing risk of permanent exclusion through alternative curriculum and interventions
• Modelling positive behaviour and setting clear conduct expectations
• Enforcing the Academy’s code of conduct and behaviour policies
• Investigating behavioural incidents and escalating concerns appropriately
• Ensuring timely reporting of safeguarding and bullying issues
• Leading on behavioural intervention strategies, including multi-agency collaboration
• Upholding health and safety policies and completing risk assessments
• Maintaining confidential records of student support
• Leading safeguarding cases and attending case conferences as directed

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of student welfare issues, including attendance, child protection and health-related concerns
• Experience working in welfare services, social services or educational settings
• Strong ICT skills and a willingness to undertake training to support effective administration and communication
• The ability to use and adapt MIS and other ICT systems to enhance organisation and management
• Excellent listening skills and sensitivity in handling complex situations
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to set and meet personal targets
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to change
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the Academy
• Accuracy under pressure and the ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to set and pursue challenging performance targets within a supportive framework
• A passion for encouraging and inspiring young people to achieve their potential

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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Professional Development & Benefits

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.

Safeguarding Notice

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.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.