10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    29 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598 to £31,022 per annum (Pro Rata)

Crew Inclusion Leader (CIL) - (Post 16) Pastoral Student Support job summary

Crew Inclusion Leader (CIL) - (Post 16) Pastoral Student Support


CONTEXT OF THE ROLE

The school operates a pastoral structure led by Crew Directors (Heads of Year), overseeing student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance across Years 7–11 and Sixth Form. At Sir John Talbot's School, a Crew is a Tutor Group. The Crew Inclusion Leader (CIL) Post 16 (Pastoral student Support) works alongside the Sixth Form Crew Director.

Do you believe every young person deserves to feel safe, valued and supported, and are you passionate about promoting inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing within Post-16?

Are you committed to building strong relationships, using empathy and consistency to support students’ behaviour, attendance and progress, particularly those facing additional challenges?

If you are a positive role model with high expectations, driven to work collaboratively to help Post 16 students develop independence, resilience and successful futures, we would love you to join our supportive and caring team.

Grade 7 (SCP 12-17) (Currently £28,598 to £31,022 Per Annum) (Pro Rata)

Permanent

Term Time plus 2 days

Required for 1st September 2026

To be successful you will need to:

  • Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.
  • Possess outstanding organisational and administrative skills
  • Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
  • Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’
  • Contribute fully to school life
  • Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others
  • Be determined to play a pivotal role in Student Support, working closely with the Sixth Form Crew Director
  • Why choose this Crew Inclusion role above others?

    Our Pastoral Student Support team works collaboratively to champion the wellbeing, personal development, and achievement of every student. We are a compassionate, caring department that prides itself on creating a safe and supportive environment for young people.

    As part of our team, you will work alongside a diverse range of specialist staff who support one another and share best practice. This collaborative culture creates a positive, hardworking ethos where colleagues go above and beyond to ensure every student feels valued and able to succeed.

    Join us and become part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful difference to students’ lives every day.

    About us:

    Sir John Talbot’s School is at the centre of the community of Whitchurch, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life. As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking. The school sits in mature grounds with historic roots, providing an attractive setting in which pupils can thrive.

    Facilities are extensive including the community Leisure Centre, well-resourced faculty areas and Sixth Form.

    We offer:

  • An ‘outstanding’ curriculum offering students a strong core entitlement in English, Mathematics and Science
  • A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all
  • Excellent professional learning and support, with opportunity for continued personal development
  • Career development opportunities including funded NPQs
  • Excellent staff facilities – workroom, kitchenette, and social space.
  • Staff benefits include our wellbeing offer, teacher and local government pension schemes, use of laptop and free membership of our onsite fitness suite
  • An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents, and governors
  • If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit the school, or if you have any queries, please email Mrs Gail Winstone, Headteacher’s PA: Gail.Winstone@sjt.mmat.co.uk

    For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

    Closing date for applications is Monday 29th June 2026 at 9am

    Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2026

    The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

    We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check

    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

    Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

    Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

    Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
    childcare disqualification
    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
    medical
    online and social media
    prohibition from teaching
    right to work
    satisfactory references
    suitability to work with children

    You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

    Applying for the job

    This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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    About Sir John Talbot's School

    School type
    Academy, ages 11 to 19
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    School size
    873 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 19
    Ofsted report
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    School location

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