17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Spring Term 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    16 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm (TERM TIME ONLY)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£27,780 - £30,564. ACTUAL SALARY - £24,083- £26,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a pro-active and approachable individual to join our Inclusion team as an Assistant Inclusion Manager. We have a small number of pupils who require additional behavioural support, mentoring and clear, consistent sanctions to help them regulate their emotions and attitudes, enabling them to engage positively with their learning.

In this role, you will work closely with the Inclusion Manager and senior leaders to support behaviour, inclusion and pastoral systems across the school. You will have access to dedicated facilities, and work alongside a range of internal specialist teams including attendance, pastoral leads, mental health and counselling services.

As Assistant Inclusion Manager, you will play a key role in helping to create and sustain an inclusive, calm and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and parents. You will support the day-to-day implementation of inclusion strategies, behaviour systems and interventions, ensuring consistency and high standards across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of inclusive education policies and practices in line with the school’s values of Care, Character and Academic Excellence.
  • Work closely with the Inclusion Manager and senior staff to ensure consistent behaviour expectations, routines and responses across the school.
  • Provide direct behavioural support, mentoring and intervention for identified pupils.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to support inclusive classroom practice and positive learning environments.
  • Support communication and engagement with parents to promote inclusion, positive behaviour and pupil progress.
  • Assist in delivering staff support or CPD where required, particularly around behaviour management, routines and inclusion.
  • Liaise with external agencies and specialists to support pupils with additional needs.
  • Support the coordination and daily operation of behaviour systems, including the Reset Room, Centralised Detentions, Lesson On-Call, Personalised Support Plans (PSPs), behaviour interventions and mentoring programmes.
  • Contribute to data monitoring and reporting related to behaviour, attendance and inclusion, as directed by the Inclusion Manager.
  • Day to day behaviour management support and support staff with behaviour management.

Key Requirements:

  • Ideally educated to degree level in an education-related or relevant field.
  • A strong commitment to fairness, consistency and positive relationships with children.
  • Previous experience working with pupils requiring behavioural or pastoral support.
  • A good understanding of inclusion, behaviour management and safeguarding practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow systems and procedures accurately.
  • High levels of patience, resilience and a good sense of humour.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and compassionate professional looking to develop their experience in inclusion and behaviour support within a supportive school environment.


What the school offers its staff

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
  • Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
  • Onsite parking.
  • To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.


  • Further information about the job

    The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
    Visas cannot be sponsored.
    If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

    Applying for the job

    This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

    About Cove School

    School type
    Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    School size
    1010 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 16
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    School website
    Cove School website
    Phone number
    01252 542397

    Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

    We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

    Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

    We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

    We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

    Arranging a visit to Cove School

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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