Job Overview Are you a compassionate and experienced professional dedicated to championing the well-being of children and young people aged 3-18? Outwood Grange Academies Trust, a leading and long-established multi-academy trust across the North of England, is seeking a School Standards and Improvement Partner with expertise in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) to join our new team of experts who embody the value of breaking down barriers to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across our inclusive schools. If you have ambition without limit and are ready for a new and exciting opportunity within Outwood's Family of Schools, we would love to hear from you. Our Family of Schools is supported by our School Improvement Team, a collective of highly experienced professionals recognised as experts in their respective fields. These leaders bring a wealth of experience from senior leadership, subject specialisms, SEND, attendance and, family and community, each holding a trust-wide responsibility. Under the direction of the Executive Team, this team provides specialist support and additional capacity precisely where it's needed across the Trust. The post would suit an experienced leader with significant safeguarding experience acquired through an education, local authority, children’s services or social care background. About The Role As a specialist in SEMH, you will: Champion inclusive practices and lead the development of sustainable strategies for vulnerable children and young people across the Family of Schools. Provide hands-on support to school leaders and staff by designing and delivering targeted training and interventions, including classroom-based demonstrations of best practice. Develop curricula and resources to improve literacy, numeracy and other skills for SEMH students. Analyse the impact of interventions, advise on policy and procedures, and build external partnerships to ensure every child and young person can access learning and achieve their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Outwood Grange Academies Trust. We are refreshing and renewing our strategy with a clear ambition: to ensure every one of our schools stands as a beacon of sustainable excellence, delivering the very best for the children we serve. Your leadership will foster collaboration, ensure high quality and promote continuous improvement across the Family of Schools. It's about empowering colleagues to deliver outstanding pastoral practice for their students. This key role offers a unique opportunity for an SEMH expert to make a profound and lasting impact. Your dedication will ensure that our schools are places where every child, particularly the most vulnerable, feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive, every single day. Through placing students first, you will raise standards and transform lives. The position requires flexibility and a willingness to work across any of the 42 schools within the Trust, under the direction of the Chief Executive of the Outwood Institute of Education. To View The Job Description, Please Click Here. Please see our Recruitment Booklet here. For an informal discussion, please contact Lauren Barker, Trust Strategic Lead for Vulnerable Pupils and Inclusive Practice by email to L.Barker@outwood.com or on 07974 213293. For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: Midday on 3 October 2025. Interview date: 8 October 2025. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 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.