Inclusion Manager for our additional provision “The Nest”
Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ4 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
27 March 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
- £33,179.00 Annually (FTE) Grade E - Step 1 Actual Annual Salary £27,819.32 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £33,179)
Inclusion Manager for our additional provision “The Nest” job summary
Inclusion Manager for our additional provision “The Nest” - 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm, term time only (38 weeks). Grade E - Step 1 Actual Annual Salary £27,819.32 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £33,179).
As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week October half term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.
Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Inclusion Manager to lead our additional provision, The Nest, supporting students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This is a rewarding opportunity to shape a nurturing, inclusive environment through outstanding teaching, strong leadership, and a trauma-informed approach.
About the Role
As Inclusion Manager, you will lead and develop a high-quality provision that enables students to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to deliver personalised support and create a positive, structured learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage The Nest team, including performance management and appraisals
- Deliver and model outstanding teaching and inclusive practice
- Develop and implement personalised learning plans
- Facilitate trauma-informed and restorative practice training for staff
- Ensure high-quality, engaging, and appropriate learning experiences
- Monitor student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, implementing targeted support
- Analyse performance data and drive improvements in outcomes
- Establish consistent routines and behaviour systems
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and external agencies
- Lead restorative approaches to behaviour and conflict resolution
- Promote student achievement and celebrate success
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and relevant legislation
Benefits of working for our trust include:
- Friendly and sociable colleagues
- RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
- Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
- 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
- Good transport links
We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Wildern 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. This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future.
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, Monday 20th April 2026.
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.
RAISE Education 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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wildern School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1800 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wildern School website
Wildern School is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school situated in the Southampton suburbs. We are a school with significant strength in the CPD of staff, developing our teachers for the next stage of their careers. All students and staff alike can take advantage of excellent facilities which include a lecture theatre, digital media suites, a recording studio, both PC and Mac Suites, community sports centre and access to a professional theatre.
We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.
This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.
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