Inclusion Manager

Sawtry Junior Academy; Sawtry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training support

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Sawtry Junior Academy seeks an Inclusion Manager to lead inclusive practice and day-to-day inclusion provision. You will create a safe, calm, and supportive learning environment, guiding pupils with tailored pathways and academic support.

Role focuses on adapting lessons for small groups, managing challenging behaviours, and promoting a positive, nurturing school ethos across the Meridian Trust community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in an advisory capacity.
• High level of personal organisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with a solution focused attitude.
• Personal integrity and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inclusion provision and provide academic support and appropriate pathways for children.
• Adapt and deliver curriculum lessons and activities to small groups of pupils in provision.
• Be responsive to challenging behaviours and provide support and guidance.
• Promote and secure a positive learning environment for all students.
• Maintain a nurturing, calm space to support social, emotional and mental health needs.

Skills

Experience with young people (advisory

Personal organisation

Interpersonal skills

Team player, solution focused

Communication and integrity

Job description

Vacancy for Inclusion Manager at Sawtry Junior Academy!

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7, Point 12-19

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days).

Sawtry Junior Academy are seeking a committed and compassionate Inclusion Manager to lead and develop the inclusive practice across the school. You will lead the day to day running of the inclusion provision, providing a safe, calm and appropriate learning environment.

The opportunity

• Manage the inclusion provision and providing academic support and appropriate pathways for children.
• Adapt and deliver curriculum lessons and activities to small groups of pupils in provision.
• Be responsive to challenging behaviours of children and provide valuable support and guidance.
• Promote and secure a positive learning environment for all students.
• Maintain a nurturing, calm space to support the social, emotional and mental health needs of pupils.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of working with young people in an advisory capacity.
• High level of personal organisation skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence students.
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.

About Sawtry Junior Academy

Welcome to our Academy where we hope you will experience a wealth of enthusiasm for learning and for supporting and helping each other. We are sure you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos in the academy from both the staff and the children, who would love to share their latest pieces of work and activities with you. We have been part of the Meridian Trust family since November 2016. Our academy is situated in the heart of the village of Sawtry and caters for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2). We have approximately 270 pupils, in 10 single age classes. Most of our pupils come from the village of Sawtry; the remainder are from surrounding villages.

We aim to provide engaging learning activities for our children in a stimulating and supportive environment. Although our purpose is to promote the development of academic and practical skills, we also seek to guide children in their social and moral development. Between the ages of 7 and 11 children quickly grow and develop in maturity. The environment we provide for the children promotes independence, self-motivation, and confidence. We aim to develop the numerous social skills that are necessary for children to become responsible members of society

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.