Inclusion Manager

The White Horse Federation; Melksham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Job summary

The White Horse Federation is recruiting an Inclusion Manager for Melksham Oak Community School in Melksham, Wiltshire. This permanent, full-time role mirrors the school’s commitment to supporting every student to achieve their potential.

Working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, with a 8:00am–4:00pm schedule and a 3:30pm finish on Fridays. Applicants should be motivated and capable of building strong team relationships within the pastoral team.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE level.
• Experience in a school environment and/or with young people.
• Confident, approachable and able to build effective working relationships.
• Ambitious for our students.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion for students with diverse needs.
• Contribute to pastoral care within the school.
• Collaborate with staff to improve student outcomes.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the school community.

Skills

GCSE level

School experience

Relationship building

Ambitious for students

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Inclusion Manager at Melksham Oak Community School

Job Reference: EDV/2026/MOCS/33847

Location: Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QZ

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £27,811.00 - £31,379.00 Annually (Actual)

WHFNJC M Grade:

Hours Per Week: 37

Weeks Per Year: 40

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 18th Oct, 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Working Hours: 37 - Monday to Friday 8.00am till 4.00pm. (3.30pm finish on a Friday.)

Working weeks: 40

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Details

Melksham Oak Community School is a large, thriving 11-18 secondary school where students of all abilities, aptitudes and social backgrounds are nurtured, encouraged and challenged to achieve their best.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas - a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an experienced and driven Inclusion Manager to join our team.

If you are looking to continue your education career in a challenging, rewarding and pivotal role within our Secondary School pastoral team, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every student in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Inclusion Manager we would like to join us will be:

• Educated to at least GCSE Level.
• Experienced working in a school environment and/or with young people.
• Confident, approachable and able to build effective working relationships.
• Ambitious for our students.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.