Inclusion Officer: Elevating Outcomes for Vulnerable Learners

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council's Virtual School seeks an Inclusion Officer to improve life chances for vulnerable children and young people. The role involves collaborating with schools, Social Care, and Lifelong Learning to raise achievement and remove barriers to engagement.

Grade: G8; £40,444 - 43,149. Full-Time, Permanent. Closing date: 29 October 2026. DBS clearance and safeguarding duties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with schools and education settings.
• Understanding of SEN and exclusions process.
• Awareness of challenges facing vulnerable children in education.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lifelong Learning teams to provide challenge and support to schools and key partners to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Collaborate with Family Help and Social Care to raise awareness and remove barriers to engagement in education.
• Ensure safeguarding through DBS checks and secure communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with schools

SEN and exclusions

Vulnerable children in education

Job description

Walsall Council's Virtual School seeks an Inclusion Officer to improve life chances for vulnerable children and young people. The role involves collaborating with schools, Social Care, and Lifelong Learning to raise achievement and remove barriers to engagement.

Grade: G8; £40,444 - 43,149. Full-Time, Permanent. Closing date: 29 October 2026. DBS clearance and safeguarding duties apply.