Inclusion & Student Support Lead — Flexible Hours

David Ross Education Trust; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Barnes Wallis Academy in Lincolnshire is seeking an Inclusion & Student Support Manager to lead the academy's inclusion and isolation provision and promote positive behaviour among students. The role works with the pastoral team, supporting reintegration into mainstream lessons and safeguarding practices.

The successful candidate will manage records, support pupils with additional needs, and collaborate with leaders to ensure high expectations of behaviour and learning outcomes across the

Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting.
• Can establish positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Demonstrates a calm, consistent and confident approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Understands safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Is committed to supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Shares the values and aspirations of Barnes Wallis Academy and the David Ross Education Trust.
• NJC15-NJC19

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the inclusion provision, ensuring a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment for students temporarily removed from mainstream lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour, maintaining high expectations and ensuring the consistent application of the Academy's behaviour policy.
• Support student learning, ensuring students complete appropriate curriculum work during periods of inclusion or isolation.
• Facilitate restorative conversations between students and staff, helping to resolve conflict and rebuild relationships.
• Manage behaviour follow-up activities, supporting students in reflecting on their actions and understanding consequences.
• Supervise students within the inclusion and isolation provision, maintaining appropriate standards of conduct and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral and senior leadership teams, including Heads of Year and the Assistant Principal, to support students with behavioural and additional needs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, using Bromcom to monitor detentions, isolations, inclusion and behavioural incidents.
• Undertake fact-finding and investigations, including obtaining student statements where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing updates and working together to improve student behaviour and engagement.
• Liaise with safeguarding and attendance teams, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Support the wider Academy, including supervision during breaks, lunchtimes and other designated periods.
• Promote safeguarding and student welfare, ensuring all concerns are reported and managed in accordance with Academy and Trust policies.

Skills

Young people experience

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Record keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Independent worker

Job description

Barnes Wallis Academy in Lincolnshire is seeking an Inclusion & Student Support Manager to lead the academy's inclusion and isolation provision and promote positive behaviour among students. The role works with the pastoral team, supporting reintegration into mainstream lessons and safeguarding practices.

The successful candidate will manage records, support pupils with additional needs, and collaborate with leaders to ensure high expectations of behaviour and learning outcomes across the