Engagement Leader

Salary: Grade 7, SCP 22-26, £30,607 per annum, (moving up a scale point every year until scale point 26)

37 hours per week 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am to 3.30 pm Friday with a 30-minute unpaid break during the day.

The post will be 41 weeks.

The Engagement Lead role is a new and exciting post being introduced into the school from September 2026. We are seeking a passionate and skilled candidate who has experience in trauma-informed education approaches, who is able to work collaboratively with staff, families and the community to bring positive impact to our learners across Years 7-11. Interested candidates are welcome to visit our school prior to application or interview and/or we are able to answer in advance.

Purpose of the Role

To provide strategic leadership of behaviour and positive engagement processes for learners in Years 7-11, in line with national guidance and the whole school priorities. The post holder will work closely with the Pastoral and Senior Leadership Teams to consider contextual approaches that will promote a strong, inclusive, rights-based culture. Emphasis will be placed on supporting all learners to engage well, make progress and achieve their full potential.

The shortlisting will take place on Friday 12 th June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 15 th June 2026.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Welsh Language is not required for this post.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure (Child).