37 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday, term time only (39 Weeks). Grade E – Step 1 FTE £30,859, Actual Annual Salary £26,467.44.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises Wildern Secondary School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Our staff form a collective team that makes a difference to the lives of our students.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and approachable Inclusion Manager for our additional provision “The Nest” to join a very successful behavioural team.

The Nest, embodying nurture, education, support, and teaching, is a haven within our school. Just as a nest cradled in delicate branches becomes the launchpad for a young bird, our program provides a safe and supportive environment for students to flourish. Nests are built high, and like fledglings taking flight, we aim to empower our students to reach for their full potential. When they leave our care, they will be well-supported, nurtured, and equipped to achieve great things.

The successful candidate will coordinate and support school strategies for vulnerable children.  They will also work with the Senior Leadership Team to address the needs of children who need support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve their full potential.

As The Nest Inclusion Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative educational strategies tailored to meet the needs of our students who have struggled to thrive in the mainstream school. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure our students receive the highest quality education and support.

This leadership role is focused on implementing a transformative approach to learning in a smaller, nurturing space, where students are able to focus on not only academic learning and skills but also those for life.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the additional provision team to deliver outstanding educational outcomes.
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans for students, focusing on academic, social, and emotional development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes student engagement and well-being.
• Collaborate with external agencies, parents, and caregivers to provide holistic support for students.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the provision, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Develop and lead the focus on reflective and restorative practices, and positive reinforcement
• Train and coach staff in utilising restorative practices to address student behaviour concerns
• Facilitate restorative conversations to address conflict and build positive relationships between students and staff
• Oversee the identification and implementation of behaviour support plans for The Nest students with additional needs and challenges
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop inclusive teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles
• Build strong relationships with The Nest students, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting student well-being and behaviour.
  

You will have very good interpersonal skills and be confident in dealing with students, staff and parents on a day to day basis.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in secondary education, ideally within an inclusion or pastoral role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities with a focus on collaboration and professional development
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Helping to shape the futures of children in our community
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Good transport links
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to our modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
  

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  Closing Date: Midday, Friday 05th July 2024.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.