Inclusion / Isolation Unit Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

On-site parking

Professional development (Team-Teach /

MAPA de-escalation training

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment supports a Blackpool secondary school recruiting an Inclusion / Isolation Unit Manager to lead the internal reflection space for 11–16s. You will champion restorative practices, supervise daily operations, and coordinate with pastoral staff to support students’ academic progress and behavioural reflection.

You will drive de-escalation, track outcomes, and assist reintegration into classes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, authoritative presence with strong de-escalation skills.
• Understanding restorative approaches in education and safeguarding compliance.
• Strong admin ability including logging pastoral notes and using school information systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the internal exclusion room daily, maintaining a silent, focused atmosphere.
• Liaise with teachers and Heads of Department to collect and distribute classwork and homework.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group restorative reflection sessions.
• Support reintegration back into mainstream lessons with pastoral teams.
• Record attendance, logs, behaviour points, and reflection outcomes in the MIS.

Skills

SEMH support

Restorative justice

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Record keeping

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

MIS systems (SIMS/CPOMS/Arbor)

Job description

Are you an experienced behaviour mentor, pastoral specialist, or learning mentor looking to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people?

An ambitious and supportive secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated and resilient Inclusion / Isolation Unit Manager (Internal Exclusion Room Lead). In this crucial pupil-facing role, you will lead the school's internal reflection facility, providing a calm, structured, and purposeful environment for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who require time away from mainstream classrooms.

Rather than running a purely punitive space, the ideal candidate will champion restorative practices-ensuring students not only keep up with their academic work but also engage in meaningful behavioural reflection, de-escalation, and successful reintegration into the classroom.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervision & Environment: Supervise the internal exclusion room / inclusion room daily, maintaining a silent, focused, and orderly learning atmosphere.

• Curriculum Catch-Up: Liaise with classroom teachers and Heads of Department to collect, distribute, and ensure the completion of classwork and homework.

• Behaviour Reflection & Intervention: Deliver structured, 1:1 and small-group restorative reflection exercises exploring triggers, decision-making, and emotional regulation.

• Reintegration Support: Work closely with Heads of Year and the pastoral team to facilitate smooth, positive reintegration back into mainstream lessons.

• Data & Tracking: Record daily attendance, student logs, behaviour points, and reflection outcomes accurately using the school's MIS platform (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, CPOMS).

• Communication: Update parents, carers, and pastoral leads regarding student progress, incidents, and required follow-ups.

Essential Requirements & Skills

• Experience with Young People: Proven track record working with secondary-aged pupils (11-16) displaying social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties (SEMH / challenging behaviour).

• Calm & Authoritative Presence: Outstanding de-escalation skills, firm boundaries, and a fair, calm demeanor under pressure.

• Restorative Focus: Understanding of restorative justice principles and trauma-informed approaches in an educational setting.

• Strong Administrative Ability: Competence in logging sensitive pastoral notes, managing tracking spreadsheets, and navigating school information systems.

• Education Background: Relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience in youth work, pastoral support, sports coaching, or police/military youth programs).

Compliance & Safer Recruitment

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service (or readiness to complete one immediately).

• Complete 10-year employment/education reference history with no unexplained gaps.

• Complete adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance.

What the School Offers

• A tight-knit, proactive pastoral team and direct support from the Senior Leadership Team (Assistant Head for Behaviour & Attitudes).

• Access to specialised professional development, including Team-Teach / MAPA de-escalation training, mental health first aid, and restorative justice workshops.

• Dedicated on-site parking and accessible location close to major Blackpool transport routes.

• Term-time-only schedule preserving all school holidays.