Inclusion Officer

Lytham St Annes High School, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4GW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,822 - £31,556

Inclusion Officer job summary

Inclusion officer

Grade 7 (SCP 19-25) | 37 hours | Term Time + 5 INSET days

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers and thrive? Are you someone who builds trust quickly, communicates with confidence, and remains calm, compassionate and solution‑focused even on the busiest days? Do you enjoy working closely with families, staff and external agencies to make a real difference?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Lytham St Annes High School (LSA) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Inclusion Officer to join our Inclusion Team. This is a vital role supporting students through a graduated approach, improving wellbeing, attendance, engagement and academic progress. You’ll work directly with students, families and staff to remove barriers to learning and ensure every young person feels safe, supported and able to succeed.

This is a full‑time, term‑time role, line‑managed by the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion.

A day in your new role could see you:

Supporting attendance and EBSA needs, including leading reintegration planning

Delivering 1:1 mentoring and small‑group interventions to build resilience, confidence and emotional regulation

Teaching small groups at KS3 and KS4, including students accessing our Internal Alternative Provision

Working closely with families through meetings, check‑ins and signposting to external services

Collaborating with internal staff and external agencies to coordinate support

Maintaining accurate records and reporting on progress

Contributing to pupil learning profiles, inclusion documentation and SEND processes

Undertaking safeguarding responsibilities and completing relevant training

Supporting staff training and inclusion team administration

What you’ll bring:

A strong understanding of safeguarding and regulated activity

The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students

Confidence in delivering structured interventions and small‑group teaching

Excellent communication skills with families and professionals

A commitment to inclusion, equality and improving outcomes for young people

Apply now and help us create a school where every student feels safe, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

Closing date: 10th July 2026 08:00am

Interviews: 16th July 2026

Please take a moment to explore our school ethos and values at:

www.lythamhigh.lancs.sch.uk

The benefits:

Competitive salary

Commitment to staff development

Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family

On‑site parking

Pension scheme

Family‑friendly policies

A welcoming, inclusive community where you can be yourself

Staff discount eligibility for a range of brands and stores

Our commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services and support regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, trans status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero‑tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting routes for concerns, and ensure that all allegations are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. We expect everyone who interacts with our organisation to uphold these standards.

All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that reflect our strong commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteer roles, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self‑declaration regarding any criminal record or information that may affect their suitability to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if relevant information is not disclosed. It is an offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so; any such cases will be reported to the police. We may review applicants’ online presence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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 Lytham St Annes High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1538 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lytham St Annes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lytham-st-annes-high-school-lytham-st-annes

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