Inclusion Support Manager

The Two Counties Trust; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a dedicated Inclusion Support Manager to enhance safeguarding practices and inclusion strategies across schools. The role involves providing guidance to safeguarding teams, developing SEND leadership support, and coaching colleagues to foster inclusive learning environments. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive workplace, this position is ideal for those passionate about improving outcomes for all learners. Benefits include competitive pay, extensive professional learning opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay

Professional Learning Scheme

Discounted healthcare

Gym membership

Retail discounts

Career average pension scheme

Wellbeing and health support

Qualifications

• Passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for learners.
• Experience in SEND leadership and development of inclusive practices.
• Ability to coach colleagues and share best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to safeguarding and inclusion teams.
• Guide school leaders on effective safeguarding responses.
• Develop inclusive learning experiences for pupils.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Inclusion leadership

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Grade and Salary

Grade 7 £33,862-£37,079 actual per annum (£37,280-£40,777 FTE). Working pattern: 37 hours per week/41 weeks per year. Contract term: Permanent.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Inclusion Support Manager to join our Trust. This key position is for a dedicated professional who is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion, and improving outcomes for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

This role is about providing timely advice and support to safeguarding and inclusion teams. You will maintain oversight of safeguarding systems, identify trends, and guide school leaders to ensure effective responses.

In addition to safeguarding, you will provide targeted SEND leadership support to schools and SENCOs, helping to develop inclusive provision and learning experiences for pupils. You will coach colleagues, share best practice, and ensure interventions are delivered effectively, while liaising with Local Authorities to secure appropriate funding and provision.

This area of your role will require strong expertise in safeguarding and SEND, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships across multiple settings. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, focusing instead on professional growth.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through routes within schools and across the Trust, offering extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Participation in the Professional Learning Scheme supporting colleagues to develop expertise.
• Array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• Wellbeing and health support mechanisms; the Trust is signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

Application Deadline

Applications must arrive by 8:00am on Tuesday 06 January 2026.

Interview Dates

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Safeguarding and Vetting

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.