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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    18 February 2026 at 7am

  • Date listed

    5 February 2026

Job details

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,510.00 Annually (Actual)

Inclusion Manager and Midday Supervisor job summary

Vacancy for Inclusion Manager and Midday Supervisor at Sawtry Junior Academy!

Salary:

Inclusion Manager - £20,744

Midday Supervisor - £2,766

Hours: 31.25 as Inclusion Manager and 5 hours as Midday Supervisor, M-F 08:00-15:45, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days).

Sawtry Junior Academy are seeking a committed and compassionate Inclusion Manager to lead and develop the inclusive practice across the school. You will lead the day to day running of the inclusion provision, providing a safe, calm and appropriate learning environment.

You will also provide a safe, happy and inclusive lunch time experience. This includes helping to supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive behaviour and enjoyable play,

The opportunity

  • Manage the inclusion provision and providing academic support and appropriate pathways for children.
  • Plan and deliver curriculum lessons and and activities to small groups of pupils in provision.
  • Be responsive to challenging behaviours of children and provide valuable support and guidance.
  • Promote and secure a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Monitor the attendance of students and ensure regular communication with the attendance officer.

The ideal candidate

  • Experience of working with young people in an advisory capacity.
  • High level of personal organisation skills.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence students.
  • Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
  • Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.

About Sawtry Junior Academy

Welcome to our Academy where we hope you will experience a wealth of enthusiasm for learning and for supporting and helping each other. We are sure you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos in the academy from both the staff and the children, who would love to share their latest pieces of work and activities with you. We have been part of the Meridian Trust family since November 2016. Our academy is situated in the heart of the village of Sawtry and caters for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2). We have approximately 270 pupils, in 10 single age classes. Most of our pupils come from the village of Sawtry; the remainder are from surrounding villages.

We aim to provide engaging learning activities for our children in a stimulating and supportive environment. Although our purpose is to promote the development of academic and practical skills, we also seek to guide children in their social and moral development. Between the ages of 7 and 11 children quickly grow and develop in maturity. The environment we provide for the children promotes independence, self-motivation, and confidence. We aim to develop the numerous social skills that are necessary for children to become responsible members of society

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

  • Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
  • Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
  • Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
  • Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
  • Free on-site parking
  • Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.

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 Sawtry Junior Academy

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
272 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
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About Sawtry Junior Academy.

Welcome to our Academy where we hope you will experience a wealth of enthusiasm for learning and for supporting and helping each other. We are sure you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos in the academy from both the staff and the children, who would love to share their latest pieces of work and activities with you.
We have been part of the Meridian Trust family since November 2016. Our academy is situated in the heart of the village of Sawtry and caters for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2).
We have approximately 270 pupils, in 10 single age classes. Most of our pupils come from the village of Sawtry; the remainder are from surrounding villages.
We aim to provide engaging learning activities for our children in a stimulating and supportive environment. Although our purpose is to promote the development of academic and practical skills, we also seek to guide children in their social and moral development. Between the ages of 7 and 11 children quickly grow and develop in maturity. The environment we provide for the children promotes independence, self-motivation, and confidence. We aim to develop the numerous social skills that are necessary for children to become responsible members of society.
We are proud of our Academy and of the part it plays in the community. Our success depends and relies upon the partnership that is fostered between the home and the Academy, and we value the hard work and support provided by parents and friends, Sawtry Junior Parent Association (Sawtry JPA) and the Academy Council. We also work hard with other providers in the village. As part of the Meridian Trust family, we have forged strong links with Sawtry Village Academy but also have strong links with Sawtry Infant School and Buttons and Bows pre-school with whom we share a site.

To find out more information about Sawtry Junior Academy, please see our website:- About Sawtry Junior Academy.

Welcome to our Academy where we hope you will experience a wealth of enthusiasm for learning and for supporting and helping each other. We are sure you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos in the academy from both the staff and the children, who would love to share their latest pieces of work and activities with you.
We have been part of the Meridian Trust family since November 2016. Our academy is situated in the heart of the village of Sawtry and caters for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2).
We have approximately 270 pupils, in 10 single age classes. Most of our pupils come from the village of Sawtry; the remainder are from surrounding villages.
We aim to provide engaging learning activities for our children in a stimulating and supportive environment. Although our purpose is to promote the development of academic and practical skills, we also seek to guide children in their social and moral development. Between the ages of 7 and 11 children quickly grow and develop in maturity. The environment we provide for the children promotes independence, self-motivation, and confidence. We aim to develop the numerous social skills that are necessary for children to become responsible members of society.
We are proud of our Academy and of the part it plays in the community. Our success depends and relies upon the partnership that is fostered between the home and the Academy, and we value the hard work and support provided by parents and friends, Sawtry Junior Parent Association (Sawtry JPA) and the Academy Council. We also work hard with other providers in the village. As part of the Meridian Trust family, we have forged strong links with Sawtry Village Academy but also have strong links with Sawtry Infant School and Buttons and Bows pre-school with whom we share a site.

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