Inclusion & Mentoring Lead (Maternity Cover)

Cannock Chase High School; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannock Chase High School is seeking an Inclusion and Mentoring Manager for maternity cover to lead its inclusion provision, support bases and mentoring programmes. The post requires overseeing referrals, placements and reintegration for students requiring additional support, and line-managing Inclusion Support Officers to deliver targeted interventions.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, partnership with families and external agencies, and robust record-keeping to ensure positive student

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational or inclusion setting.
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, attendance barriers or complex needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the inclusion provision, support bases and mentoring programmes.
• Coordinate referrals, placements and reintegration for students accessing additional support.
• Line manage Inclusion Support Officers and oversee targeted intervention programmes.
• Work with students, families, external agencies and alternative providers to secure positive outcomes.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, behaviour and engagement with effective support plans.
• Coordinate quality assurance and review processes for alternative provision placements.
• Conduct and oversee assessments to identify needs and evaluate impact of strategies.
• Undertake home visits and multi-agency working as required.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for decision making and statutory requirements.
• Promote welfare, safeguarding and inclusion of all students.

Skills

Experience with young people

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Cannock Chase High School is seeking an Inclusion and Mentoring Manager for maternity cover to lead its inclusion provision, support bases and mentoring programmes. The post requires overseeing referrals, placements and reintegration for students requiring additional support, and line-managing Inclusion Support Officers to deliver targeted interventions.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, partnership with families and external agencies, and robust record-keeping to ensure positive student