INCLUSION MANAGER

About the Role

Lindsworth School is seeking an experienced, committed and highly organised Inclusion Manager to join our dedicated team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in promoting inclusion, supporting pupil achievement and improving outcomes for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Working closely with the Headteacher, SENDCo, teachers, families and external agencies, you will lead and coordinate inclusion provision across the school, ensuring that pupils receive the support they need to engage successfully in education and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Inclusion Management

• Lead and coordinate inclusion strategies for pupils who require additional support.
• Monitor pupil attendance, inclusion, behaviour and achievement data, identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions.
• Lead and review emotional regulation and inclusion interventions to support pupil wellbeing.
• Support teaching and support staff in meeting the needs of all pupils, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender or disability.
• Work collaboratively with the SENDCo to ensure the efficient management of SEND processes and requirements.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of accessibility documentation and SEND audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities and statutory requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Contribute to school improvement priorities relating to inclusion, attendance, behaviour and pupil achievement.
• Represent the school at meetings, reviews, parents' evenings and multi-agency forums.
• Prepare reports and information for the Headteacher, Governors and external stakeholders.

Operational Management

• Promote effective practice and inclusion strategies across the school.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to teachers and support staff delivering intervention programmes.
• Support the development of programmes that promote independence, engagement and achievement.
• Develop and implement strategies that remove barriers to learning.
• Oversee designated inclusion spaces and interventions across the school.
• Maintain high expectations for pupil behaviour through positive relationships and consistent implementation of school policies.

Working with Families and External Agencies

• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Support families of pupils who are vulnerable to exclusion or disengagement from education.
• Ensure parents and carers are well informed about pupils' progress, support and achievements.
• Coordinate support from external agencies where required.

Build a What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Pastoral Support, SEND, Education or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Essential Experience

• Experience of providing high-quality support for children and young people with additional needs within an educational or similar setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils whose learning may be affected by social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience of working effectively with families and external agencies.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Ability to use data effectively to improve outcomes for young people.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and management information systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding, SEND and behaviour management procedures.
• Flexible, resilient and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to fulfil the spoken English requirements of Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Supportive and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives, including our on-site gym.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to work within a highly ambitious and successful SEMH provision.

About Lindsworth School - “One size fits NONE”

Lindsworth School is a specialist provision where staff work together to support students in developing their academic, social, emotional and mental health wellbeing.

The school received an overall ‘good’ judgement by Ofsted in December 2024 with ‘outstanding’ in personal development and continues to provide high-quality education and support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We currently support over 150 pupils from Year 4 to Year 11 who have a range of complex needs, including diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), PTSD, PDA, ODD and attachment difficulties.

This is a school where you can genuinely make a lasting difference to young people's lives and future opportunities.

Visits to School

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying.

Please contact Vanessa Wilson at [email removed] to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date: 12.30pm on Friday, 6 November 2026

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward and to interview suitable candidates as and when they apply.

Candidates completing an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. CV’s are not accepted.

Safeguarding Commitment

Lindsworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including:

• Enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Prohibition checks where applicable
• Right to work checks
• Qualification verification
• Medical fitness checks
• Suitable references

In line with our safeguarding procedures, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidate to help identify any incidents or issues that can be discussed with the candidate at interview.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the

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Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the

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DBS filtering guide.