Inclusion & Mentoring Manager — Student Success

Lift Schools; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Firth Park in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Reflections and Inclusion Manager to lead the Reflections and Mentoring Base, a short-term provision supporting students with behavioural challenges to reintegrate into lessons.

You will work with students, teachers and pastoral teams to provide targeted support, build positive relationships, and oversee day-to-day running of the base in a calm, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour.
• A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and approaches to supporting students with additional needs.
• The ability to recognise and respond appropriately and compassionately to individual students’ needs.
• Experience providing mentoring, pastoral or emotional support to young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to set clear expectations and act as a positive role model.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage time and prioritise workloads effectively.
• A creative, flexible and proactive approach to supporting student achievement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and school leaders.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Reflections and Mentoring Base, ensuring a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Support students displaying challenging behaviour, helping them develop positive strategies to manage their emotions and actions.
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring programmes for students at risk of exclusion.
• Build positive relationships with students, act as a role model, and set high expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and school leaders to support students’ progress and reintegration into mainstream lessons.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support to students experiencing personal challenges.
• Monitor student engagement, behaviour and progress, identifying opportunities for further support.
• Promote inclusion and ensure students have the opportunity to succeed academically and socially.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Time management

Inclusion

Team collaboration

Role model

Student support

Emotional support

Adaptability

Job description

Lift Firth Park in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Reflections and Inclusion Manager to lead the Reflections and Mentoring Base, a short-term provision supporting students with behavioural challenges to reintegrate into lessons.

You will work with students, teachers and pastoral teams to provide targeted support, build positive relationships, and oversee day-to-day running of the base in a calm, structured environment.