Exclusion Room Manager - Secondary School

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and professional development

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Academics is recruiting an Exclusion Room Manager for an outstanding secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London. The role focuses on day-to-day management of the Exclusion Room and supervising internally excluded pupils to keep them engaged with work and learning.

You will work with teaching staff and the Inclusion Department to promote positive behaviour, resilience and reintegration into mainstream lessons, within a supportive team and with strong CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Experience in behaviour management, pastoral support or inclusion.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• High expectations of student behaviour and achievement.
• Strong communication skills and resilience.
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Exclusion Room.
• Supervise students internally excluded from lessons.
• Ensure students complete work and stay engaged with learning.
• Promote positive behaviour, respect and personal responsibility.
• Support reflection on actions and consequences of behaviour.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the Inclusion Department.
• Help reintegrate students into mainstream lessons.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pastoral support

Inclusion support

Communication skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Job description

Exclusion Room Manager - Outstanding Secondary School

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London

Salary: Competitive Inner London salary

Contract: Full-time,

Are you passionate about supporting young people, managing behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning?

An Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated and resilient Exclusion Room Manager to join its established Inclusion Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastoral or behaviour support professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school's Exclusion Room. You will support students who have been internally excluded from mainstream lessons, ensuring they remain engaged with their education while reflecting on their behaviour and working towards positive change.

The Role

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Exclusion Room.
• Supervise students who have been internally excluded from mainstream lessons.
• Ensure students complete assigned work and remain engaged with learning.
• Promote positive behaviour, respect and personal responsibility.
• Support students in reflecting on their actions and understanding the consequences of their behaviour.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and the wider Inclusion Department.
• Help students develop the attitudes and behaviours needed to reintegrate successfully into mainstream lessons.
• Maintain a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working in a secondary school or a similar setting.
• Has experience in behaviour management, pastoral support or inclusion.
• Can confidently manage challenging behaviour using a calm, consistent approach.
• Has high expectations of student behaviour and achievement.
• Demonstrates resilience, patience and excellent communication skills.
• Is committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for young people.
• Can work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Officer, Inclusion Officer, Internal Exclusion Supervisor or Behaviour Support Worker would be particularly relevant.

The School

This high-performing 11-18 secondary school has a strong commitment to inclusion, high expectations and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

You will join a dedicated team focused on improving student outcomes within a diverse and inclusive school community.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive Inner London salary.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• High-quality CPD and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Excellent facilities and teaching resources.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Access to a range of staff benefits and wellbeing support.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.