Inclusion Lead

Catholic Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic High School seeks a dedicated Inclusion Lead to support vulnerable students, safeguarding, and wellbeing. You will lead the school's inclusion provision, coordinate with the SENCo, families, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and enable reintegration into mainstream education where feasible.

The ideal candidate demonstrates resilience, professionalism and strong interpersonal skills to uphold high expectations and outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding practice and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience working with SENCo, families, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the RESET Room and wider inclusion provision.
• Identify and address barriers to learning, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support reintegration into mainstream learning where possible.
• Collaborate with SENCo and external agencies to coordinate support.

Skills

Safeguarding

Inclusion leadership

Student wellbeing

Communication

Job description

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic High School are seeking a highly motivated, committed and professional Inclusion Lead, to play a key role in supporting some of our most vulnerable students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing. They will have the skills, experience and ability to lead and manage the school’s inclusion provision, ensuring that all students receive the support they need. A sound understanding of safeguarding practice and the SEND Code of Practice is essential, alongside a genuine desire to make a positive difference on student outcomes and future success.

We are looking for someone with recent and relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people. Working closely with the SENCo, students, families, staff and external agencies, the Inclusion Lead will identify and address barriers to learning, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing. Experience gained within a voluntary, educational or other professional capacity is essential; working in a secondary school would be beneficial, but is not essential.

The postholder will oversee the day-to-day management of the school’s RESET Room and wider inclusion provision. This will ensure students with SEND, SEMH, EBLA/EBSA and other identified needs receive targeted, effective support that is impactful and focused on a successful reintegration into mainstream learning, wherever possible.

The ideal candidate will be organised, resilient and highly professional. They will possess the compassion, emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills needed to support vulnerable learners while maintaining high expectations and accountability for outcomes.

Hours: 37 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm with a 3.30pm finish one day per week). Term time + 3 weeks (additional weeks working outside of term time).

If you require any additional information regarding this post, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager, by email at [e-mail]

Closing date: 23.59pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 4th November 2026.

St. Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.