Inclusion & Mentoring Lead (Maternity Cover)

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannock Chase High School is seeking an Inclusion and Mentoring Manager on a maternity cover basis. The role leads the inclusion provision, mentoring programmes and support bases, coordinating referrals and reintegration for vulnerable students.

You will line-manage Inclusion Support Officers, work with families and external agencies, and monitor progress, attendance and behaviour to secure positive outcomes. Safeguarding and accurate reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or inclusion settings.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school's inclusion provision, support bases and mentoring programmes.
• Coordinate referrals, placements and reintegration programmes 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, ensuring effective support plans.
• Coordinate quality assurance and review processes for alternative provision placements.
• Conduct and oversee assessments to identify needs and evaluate impact of support strategies.
• Undertake home visits, alternative provision visits and multi-agency working as required.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to inform decision making and statutory requirements.
• Promote the welfare, safeguarding and inclusion of all students

Skills

Inclusion experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Record keeping

Relational skills

Job description

Cannock Chase High School is seeking an Inclusion and Mentoring Manager on a maternity cover basis. The role leads the inclusion provision, mentoring programmes and support bases, coordinating referrals and reintegration for vulnerable students.

You will line-manage Inclusion Support Officers, work with families and external agencies, and monitor progress, attendance and behaviour to secure positive outcomes. Safeguarding and accurate reporting are essential.