Inclusion Coordinator

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Catholic High School is seeking an Inclusion Coordinator to enhance the educational experience of students with behavioral needs. The successful candidate will work within a strong pastoral team, promoting inclusion and positive behavior while supporting academic engagement.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Access to wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• Experience working in schools or with young people.
• Confident using data systems and spreadsheets.
• Tactful and sensitive to varied student behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support to pupils regarding behavior.
• Oversee daily operations of the inclusion unit.
• Collaborate with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Relationship building

Data systems proficiency

Tools

MS Office

SIMS

Job description

Job Overview

The Role

Trinity is committed to inclusive Education, and the successful management of this area hinges on the ongoing development and implementation of a whole school strategy around positive inclusive practice. The Inclusion Coordinator will work with the pastoral team at all levels (Y7 through Sixth Form) and focus on educating students regarding their behavioural needs to ensure that positive expectations related to academic work and social behaviour lead to improved standards and sustained engagement with learning. The Inclusion Coordinator is a key part of Trinity’s Inclusion agenda and our vision for raising achievement among students with complex behaviours.

Trinity’s Inclusion Coordinator Should Seek To

• Provide educational support to identified pupils regarding their behaviour.
• Reduce inappropriate pupil behaviour and its impact on teaching and learning.
• Minimize the need for fixed and permanent exclusions.
• Foster a happy and harmonious school community.
• Coordinate resources and expertise from the SEN Department, School Chaplain, Heads of Year, and safeguarding team.
• Enhance pupils’ attitudes towards academic work and their engagement in education.
• Modify learning behaviours to promote active participation in learning.
• Ensure positive expectations lead to improved pupil practice.
• Monitor and support attendance, behaviour, and emotional well-being.
• Oversee reintegration and support plans after exclusions or absences.
• Collaborate with parents, external agencies, and staff to ensure appropriate support.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and respect across the school.

The Inclusion Coordinator will oversee daily operations of the inclusion unit and work with targeted students to raise standards. They will play a central role in supporting students with additional needs or barriers to learning, ensuring they thrive within our school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion, with a strong background in pastoral or behavioural support, eager to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

About Our School

Trinity Catholic High School is a large Catholic comprehensive school located in the London Borough of Redbridge within the Diocese of Brentwood. We are known for excellence in service to children and the community. Our inspection reports highlight high standards in teaching and learning, positively impacting student progress and attainment. Our Section 48 report (January 2020) describes Trinity as an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education, with an excellent reputation locally and beyond, and emphasizes the outstanding quality of Catholic life and collective worship.

We Are Seeking An Inclusion Coordinator Who Is

• Experienced working in schools or with young people.
• Proficient in administration and MS Office tools.
• Confident using data systems (SIMS), spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Familiar with following systems, policies, and procedures.
• Organized with good time management skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and professionals.
• Tactful and sensitive when dealing with varied student behaviours and needs.

We Can Offer The Successful Candidate

• An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and a supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• A positive environment conducive to high-quality teaching and learning, with motivated staff.
• A caring culture with regular staff social events.
• Opportunities for professional development, including support for NPQs.
• Well-resourced departments with a collaborative ethos focused on raising standards.
• Respectful and motivated students keen to achieve.
• Support for staff wellbeing, including access to SAS wellbeing services such as a 24-hour GP helpline, health screening, medical support, physiotherapy, and counselling.
• Additional benefits like fair leave allowances, non-contact time above the minimum, and a Cycle to Work Scheme.