Inclusion and SEND Manager

YMCA Derbyshire; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Derbyshire is seeking an Inclusion and SEND Manager to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within Key College. This role requires a passionate individual focused on educational legislation and safeguarding, committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a community-driven charity that champions young people in their educational journey while providing essential support services.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Employee recognition initiatives

Access to Smart Health app

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Real Living Wage

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND.
• Skills to provide inclusive learning environments.
• Driving license and use of own car required.

Responsibilities

• Champion learners and support young people with SEND.
• Build effective relationships with customers to maximize brand.
• Influence others to use the services.

Skills

Knowledge of educational legislation

Understanding of safeguarding

Passion for supporting learners

Education

AET

PGCE

TAQA

Job description

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Position:

Inclusion and SEND Manager

Based: Key College, Derby

Salary: £27,315 - £31065 pro rata (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 21hrs per week

Do you have a passion for supporting learners with SEND. Do you think you can champion learners and young people within Key College and the wider community to support our young people to reach their potential. Do you have experience working with young people with SEND and do you feel you could make a difference to these learners with a small training provider. Do you have skills and Knowledge that can support us to provide a more inclusive learning environment for our learners and to challenge us on our delivery and inclusion. If you have a passion for young people with the skills, knowledge and experience to support enhance our delivery we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.

In order to change lives YMCA Derbyshire run and market a number of commercial and support services to support a whole range of different young people.

We are seeking a creative thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude and an ability to influence others to use our services.

This fast-paced and varied role gives an individual the chance to make a real impact on our success. This role will be sales focussed working towards set KPI’s, building effective relationships with our customers and maximising our brand recognition.

Requirements:

Ideally you will have the following: -

• Appropriate qualification such as AET, PGCE, TAQA.
• Knowledge and understanding of educational legislation.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent.
  
  

A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.

Other information:

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
• Real Living Wage
• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
• Your Birthday off every year
• Long Service rewards
• Training and Development
• and more
  
  

For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Thursday

Closing Date: 4th July 2025

Interview Date: 11th July 2025

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, they can fulfil their dreams;

– have a safe space to learn and grow;

– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and

– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.