Inclusion Manager

OFG Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an experienced Inclusion Manager for Groveside School in Reading to lead inclusion and wellbeing strategies, coordinate interventions and drive a supportive school environment. The role focuses on engagement, attendance, and safeguarding, partnering with families and staff to help students thrive.

The ideal candidate has background in pastoral or inclusion roles, with a proactive, empathetic approach and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusion, pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or student support.
• Strong understanding of challenges affecting learning, attendance and wellbeing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Calm, resilient and empathetic approach for challenging situations.
• Experience implementing interventions to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset and passion for helping young people succeed.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusion, pastoral and wellbeing strategies to support positive student outcomes.
• Identify and remove barriers to learning through targeted interventions and support plans.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data to inform support.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external professionals for best outcomes.
• Champion inclusive practices and student engagement across the school.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare processes to ensure safety and readiness to learn.

Skills

Pastoral role experience

Inclusion/behaviour support

Attendance and wellbeing focus

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Empathetic and calm approach

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

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Inclusion Manager

Groveside School

• Reading
• Permanent

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Inclusion Manager
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday
Salary: £30,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At our school, we believe every young person deserves the chance to feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. We're looking for an exceptional Inclusion Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced pastoral, behaviour or inclusion professional who is passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of young people. Working closely with students, families and colleagues, you'll champion engagement, attendance, wellbeing and positive behaviour, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring every student receives the support they need to reach their full potential.

As a key member of the school team, you'll lead impactful inclusion strategies, coordinate targeted interventions and drive a culture where every student feels listened to, respected and able to achieve. Your work will be instrumental in creating opportunities, building confidence and helping young people develop the skills and resilience they need for future success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead inclusion, pastoral and wellbeing strategies that support positive student outcomes.
• Identify and remove barriers to learning through targeted interventions and support plans.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data to inform effective support.
• Build positive relationships with students, providing guidance and support when challenges arise.
• Work collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Champion inclusive practices, positive behaviour and student engagement across the school.
• Contribute to safeguarding and student welfare processes, ensuring students are safe, supported and ready to learn.

What you will bring

• Experience working in an inclusion, pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or student support role.
• A strong understanding of the challenges that can impact learning, attendance, wellbeing and behaviour.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach, with the confidence to manage challenging situations effectively.
• Experience implementing interventions that improve student engagement, wellbeing and outcomes.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Groveside School is a Special Educational Needs School for students 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 students.

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all students.
• To work with fantastic students who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To be committed to creating exceptional student experiences and learning for all.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.