Inclusion Centre Lead

Netherthorpe School; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Netherthorpe School in Staveley, Chesterfield is seeking an Inclusion Centre Lead to lead and manage the school's Inclusion Centre, providing a safe, structured environment for students at risk of permanent exclusion or who struggle to engage with mainstream lessons.

The post holder will work with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies to improve behaviour, engagement, attendance and outcomes, promoting inclusion and helping students develop resilience and self-regulation

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's Inclusion Centre (IC) to support students at risk of permanent exclusion or with significant difficulties accessing mainstream lessons.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents/carers and external agencies to improve student behaviour, engagement, attendance and outcomes.
• Promote inclusion and help students develop the skills, resilience and self-regulation needed to reintegrate successfully into mainstream lessons.

Job description

Post: Inclusion Centre Lead

Location: Netherthorpe School

Pay Scale: Grade 6, FTE - 21 (£33,143) - 26 (£37,280), 37 hours, 39 weeks per year

Actual Pay: £28507.44 to £32065.82

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: Oct 2026 or sooner

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

Netherthorpe School are seeking to appoint the right candidate to lead and manage the school's Inclusion Centre (IC), providing a safe, structured and supportive environment for students who are at risk of permanent exclusion, internal exclusion, or who experience significant difficulties accessing mainstream lessons due to behavioural, social, emotional or mental health needs. The postholder will work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents/carers and external agencies to improve student behaviour, engagement, attendance and outcomes. They will promote inclusion and support students in developing the skills, resilience and self-regulation needed to reintegrate successfully into mainstream lessons.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 25th September 2026 with interview date TBC.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.