INCLUSION CENTRE LEADER

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff wellbeing and belonging

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Free staff breakfast

Job summary

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is seeking an Inclusion Centre Leader to run the day-to-day operation of its on-site Inclusion Centre, in collaboration with the Vice Principal for Inclusion. The role combines academic and creative support with personalised programmes to help pupils with complex needs return to mainstream lessons.

The post offers development opportunities, with a focus on staff wellbeing, safeguarding, and working with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working successfully with young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Resilience and commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the on-site Inclusion Centre, mixing academic and creative support to fit each student's needs.
• Provide academic and pastoral support for pupils with additional and complex needs.
• Design and deliver personalised support programmes to improve engagement and progress, with the aim of returning pupils to mainstream lessons.
• Work with families, staff and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Mentor pupils to build resilience, confidence and positive learning behaviours.

Skills

Positive relationships

Excellent communication

Organised priorities

Resilient

Job description

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is recruiting an Inclusion Centre Leader to run the day-to-day operation of its small on-site Inclusion Centre, working alongside the Vice Principal for Inclusion. The work mixes academic and creative support with personalised programmes that aim to return pupils with additional and complex needs to mainstream lessons, alongside families and external agencies. The post also offers scope to develop leadership skills and take on wider school inclusion work. An enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the daily operation of the on-site Inclusion Centre, mixing academic and creative support to fit each student's needs
• Provide academic and pastoral support for pupils with additional and complex needs
• Design and deliver personalised support programmes to improve engagement and progress, with the aim of returning pupils to mainstream lessons
• Work with families, staff and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils
• Mentor pupils to build resilience, confidence and positive learning behaviours

What's required

Experience

• Experience of working successfully with young people

Skills & knowledge

• Builds positive relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Resilient

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• High expectations and a genuine commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

What's offered

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Focus on staff wellbeing and belonging
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Free staff breakfast