Inclusion and Student Support Manager

The Barnes Wallis Academy; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Employee Health & Wellbeing programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The Barnes Wallis Academy is seeking a dedicated Inclusion & Student Support Manager to lead the academy’s inclusion and isolation provision, supporting students temporarily withdrawn from lessons. You will work with pastoral teams to promote high standards of behaviour and student wellbeing, helping reintegrate students into mainstream learning.

You will maintain records, coordinate safeguarding processes and collaborate with Heads of Year and senior leaders to support vulnerable learners and

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting.
• Establish positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Calm, consistent and confident approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Understanding safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Commitment to supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Share the values and aspirations of Barnes Wallis Academy and the David Ross Education Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the inclusion provision, ensuring a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment for students temporarily removed from mainstream lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour, maintaining high expectations and consistent application of the academy's behaviour policy.
• Support student learning by ensuring appropriate curriculum work during inclusion or isolation.
• Facilitate restorative conversations to resolve conflict and encourage positive choices.
• Manage behaviour follow-up activities and reflections on actions and consequences.
• Supervise students within the inclusion and isolation provision and maintain conduct standards.
• Collaborate with pastoral and senior leadership teams to support students with behavioural and additional needs.
• Maintain accurate records using Bromcom to monitor detentions, isolations, inclusion and incidents.
• Undertake fact-finding and investigations, including obtaining student statements.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to improve behaviour and engagement.
• Liaise with safeguarding and attendance teams and external agencies to provide appropriate support.
• Support the wider Academy, including breaks supervision and supervising during designated periods.
• Promote safeguarding and student welfare, reporting and managing concerns in line with policies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Positive relationships

Calm approach

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Independent working

Student wellbeing

Team player

Job description

Barnes Wallis Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Inclusion & Student Support Manager to join our committed team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and making a meaningful difference to students' educational experiences.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading and managing the Academy's inclusion and isolation provision, providing a structured, supportive environment for students who have been temporarily withdrawn from mainstream lessons.

Working closely with the Assistant Principal for Behaviour & Aspirations, Heads of Year and the wider pastoral team, you will promote high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development, helping students overcome barriers to learning and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons.

• Lead and manage the inclusion provision, ensuring a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment for students temporarily removed from mainstream lessons.

• Promote positive behaviour, maintaining high expectations and ensuring the consistent application of the Academy's behaviour policy, taking individual student circumstances into account.

• Support student learning, ensuring students complete appropriate curriculum work during periods of inclusion or isolation.

• Facilitate restorative conversations between students and staff, helping to resolve conflict, rebuild relationships and encourage positive choices.

• Manage behaviour follow-up activities, supporting students in reflecting on their actions and understanding the consequences of their behaviour.

• Supervise students within the inclusion and isolation provision, maintaining appropriate standards of conduct and engagement.

• Work collaboratively with pastoral and senior leadership teams, including Heads of Year and the Assistant Principal, to support students with behavioural and additional needs.

• Maintain accurate records and reports, using Bromcom to monitor detentions, isolations, inclusion and behavioural incidents.

• Undertake fact-finding and investigations, including obtaining student statements where appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing updates and working together to improve student behaviour and engagement.

• Liaise with safeguarding and attendance teams, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate support.

• Support the wider Academy, including supervision during breaks, lunchtimes and other designated periods.

• Promote safeguarding and student welfare, ensuring all concerns are reported and managed in accordance with Academy and Trust policies.

About our Academy

Barnes Wallis Academy is a secondary school situated in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, and is proud to be part of the David Ross Education Trust.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and aspirational learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Our dedicated team works collaboratively to maintain high standards of education, behaviour and personal development, ensuring students feel safe, valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

We believe that positive relationships, clear expectations and appropriate support are fundamental to helping every student succeed.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting.

• Can establish positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

• Demonstrates a calm, consistent and confident approach to managing challenging behaviour.

• Has excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.

• Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

• Is committed to supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning.

• Shares the values and aspirations of Barnes Wallis Academy and the David Ross Education Trust.

Salary & Benefits

NJC15-NJC19

• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly elevate issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.