Inclusion Manager

John Ferneley College, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1LH

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 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: £25,191.01 - £27,434.97 Annually (Actual)

Inclusion Manager job summary

John Ferneley College is seeking an exceptional Internal Inclusion Manager to lead and develop our Internal Inclusion Room, ensuring that pupils continue to learn, reflect and succeed in a calm, purposeful and supportive environment.

This is a vital role within our pastoral and behaviour support provision, with a direct impact on student engagement, attendance, behaviour and achievement. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral staff and classroom teachers, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons.

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Inclusion Room, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, conduct and learning. You will create a structured environment where students can continue their education while receiving the support and guidance they need to make positive choices and achieve their potential.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a confident, resilient and highly organised individual who can build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries and high standards.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an effective behaviour practitioner with the ability to establish and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral leaders and teaching staff to maximise students' time spent in lessons and reduce the need for inclusion placements.
• Ensure high levels of attendance, engagement and progress for students attending the Inclusion Room.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor attendance and behaviour data, and produce reports for Senior Leaders.
• Liaise effectively with classroom teachers to ensure appropriate work is provided and completed.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Support student welfare and wellbeing while maintaining high expectations.

• Be fully committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the values of John Ferneley College.

What we offer

At John Ferneley College, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to ensuring every student can thrive. We are passionate about developing positive relationships, raising aspirations and creating an environment where all young people feel safe, valued and successful.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and making a meaningful difference to students' educational experience.

If you thrive on challenge, believe in high expectations and have the determination to support every young person to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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.

About John Ferneley College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: John Ferneley College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-ferneley-college

John Ferneley College is a 11-16 secondary academy and part of the Mowbray Education Trust.

Located in the beautiful rural market town of Melton Mowbray, we serve around 1150 students from within Melton Mowbray and beyond.

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