Inclusion and Engagement Manager

The Elizabethan Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week / Term Time Only - Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 (15-22) £30,024 - £33,699 (pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children and young people who face barriers to learning.

• Has a strong understanding of inclusion,attendance,engagement,andreintegration strategies.

• Canbuild positive,professional,and trusting relationships with students and families.

• Is confident working with external agencies and coordinating multi-agencysupport.

• Has excellent communication,organisationand record-keeping skills.

• Is resilient,patient,and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

• Shares our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and feel fully included in school life.

What the school offers its staff

Inclusion and Engagement Manager

Grade5(15-22)£30,024- £33,699(pro-rata)

32.5 hours per week / Term Time Only

1 September 2026

Permanent

(Flexible Working Patterns Considered)

Areyou passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning andachievesuccess?

The Elizabethan Academy is seeking an exceptional Inclusion & Engagement Manager to lead our Inclusionroomand play a key role in supporting students who requireadditionalpastoral,learningor engagement support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can build positive relationships with students, families,staffand external agencies, helping vulnerable young people to overcome challenges, develop confidence and successfully access mainstream education.

We are immensely proud to be an outward-facing and innovative stand-alone academy. Staff are given the freedom to be creative in their work while ensuring that every child receives the high-quality support they deserve. We also recognise the value of subject expertise and place strong emphasis on this through our tailored CPD programme.

Ensuring that all students are supported to have the best possible future is extremely important to us. You will be joining an incredibly welcoming team that makes a difference to children's lives every day both on our main site, and potentially also at our off-site Enhanced Provision. The academy has achieved the Autism and Dyslexia Friendly Kite marks and was awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools. We are frequently selected to pilot new initiatives by the Local Authority and have benefited from the installation of a new sensory room and outdoor classroom after being awarded funding.

Why Join Us?

• Extensive Professional Development – We offer structured career progression, leadership training, secondment opportunities,coachingandmentoring.

• Wellbeing and Staff Support – We are proud to be a Brilliant School and havebeen awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

• A Commitment to Excellence – Our most recent OFSTED inspection (February 2024) judged the academy as Good with many outstanding features.

• A Fully Inclusive Environment – We foster a welcoming and diverse community where everyone feels valued.

• Modern Facilities – Our staff and studentsbenefitfrom excellent facilities in our purpose-built school.

The Role:Inclusion and Engagement Manager

As Inclusion & Engagement Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of our Inclusionroom, providing a safe,nurturingand purposeful environment for students who are experiencing barriers to learning. Working closely with pastoral, SEND and teaching staff, you willidentifystudentsrequiringadditionalsupport and developpersonalisedplans that enable them to build confidence, improveengagementand successfullyhave their needs met inmainstream lessons.

A key aspect of the role will be building strong relationships with students,families,and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to support. You will act as a champion for inclusion, promoting positive attendance,engagementand wellbeing, whilst helping students access the full range of opportunities available at the Academy. Through targeted interventions, mentoring and effective partnership working, you will support students to engage not only with their learning, but also with the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, trips, clubs and other opportunities that contribute to their personal development and success.

Join Us

We are extremely proud of our school and warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us.Please contact Helen to confirm your attendance or to arrange an alternative time to visit.Those who do often leave inspired by our welcoming community, supportive environment, and commitment to excellence. We also invite you to explore our Strategic Plan on ourInformation for Candidatespage to see how we continue to thrive as a stand-alone academy, using our independence to drive innovation and success.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

The Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students. We operate safer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made with previous employers. Please read our Information for Candidates for additional information

.Full details are available and you may apply online by visitinghttp://elizabethan.notts.sch.uk/vacanciesor for application assistance email HR Manager Helen Upsonupsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk

Closing date for applications

12middayonThursday 6thAugust2026

Interviews taking placeThursday13thAugust2026

Flexible working opportunities

Flexible Working Patterns Considered

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

This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Elizabethan Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Elizabethan Academy website
• Email address: upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777 713705
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elizabethan-academy

The Elizabethan Academy is a successful 11-19 Academy full of passion, innovation and character where students and staff benefit from excellent facilities on site. We are looking to recruit colleagues to share our commitment and determination to providing a learning environment that enables all young people to thrive.

We have all-encompassing professional development with a structured path to enable career progression. This includes secondments at other schools in the East Midlands and formal leadership training and coaching.

We believe in our staff and want them to be the best they can be

Arranging a visit to The Elizabethan Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk.

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