Inclusion Manager

Anglian Learning; Sawston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning is seeking an Inclusion & Attendance Coordinator for Sawston Village College. The role focuses on improving attendance, punctuality, and inclusion, with emphasis on vulnerable pupils and Individual Attendance and Engagement Plans (IAEPs).

You will work with school leaders, families and external agencies to monitor records, analyse data and implement targeted interventions to maximise pupil engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in school attendance, pastoral, behaviour or inclusion roles.
• Experience working with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor attendance and inclusion processes across the school.
• Analyse attendance and inclusion data and coordinate interventions.
• Build positive relationships with families and monitor pupil welfare.
• Contribute to safeguarding, attendance and inclusion strategies.

Skills

Attendance role experience

Engagement with families

Organisational skills

Job description

Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together

This post is advertised at the pre-2026/27 pay award salary rate. The successful candidate’s salary will be adjusted in line with the agreed 2026/27 pay award once implemented.

Contract Type: Full Time – Term Time Only. 37hrs/wk, 38wks per year

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible (subject to completion of relevant checks)

Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Please note we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Role overview:

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for an Inclusion & Attendance Coordinator to join Sawston Village College.

The Inclusion and Attendance Co-ordinator plays a key role in promoting excellent attendance, punctuality, inclusion and positive educational outcomes for all pupils. The postholder will coordinate and monitor attendance and inclusion processes across the school, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils through Individual Attendance and Engagement Plans (IAEPs) and alternative provision arrangements.

Working closely with school leaders, parents/carers, external agencies and alternative provision providers, the role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, analysing attendance and inclusion data, coordinating interventions, and ensuring appropriate support is in place to maximise pupil engagement and success. The postholder will build positive relationships with families, monitor pupil welfare and progress, and contribute to the school's safeguarding, attendance and inclusion strategies.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience working in a school attendance, pastoral, behaviour or inclusion role
• have experience of working with parents, carers and external agencies
• have excellent organisational and administrative skills

As an employee of Anglian Learning, you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.

*Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential. If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.