Inclusion Room Manager
Meopham School, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £29,587 - £31,198 (£25,561 - £26,953 pro rata)
Hourly rate
- £15.34 - £16.17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about turning challenges into opportunities for young people? Do you believe that behind every difficult behaviour is a student waiting for the right support, structure, and encouragement?
We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and tenacious Inclusion Room (SSP) Manager who cares deeply about our students and is driven to help them overcome barriers to learning.
In this vital role, you won't just manage a space—you will lead an environment of growth, transformation, and reflection. You will work closely with students who need tailored guidance, helping them manage and reflect on their behaviour, stay engaged with their academic studies, and successfully reintegrate into the mainstream curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Manage the SSP: Maintain an empowering, focused tone and atmosphere where students complete meaningful work and reflect on their choices.
Support & Reintegrate: Develop reflection programs and support plans to help students understand their behaviour, build coping strategies, and return confidently to the classroom.
Academic Collaboration: Liaise with Curriculum Leaders to ensure work set in the SSP is tailored, relevant, and aligned with departmental standards.
Intervention & Tracking: Manage behaviour records (using systems such as Bromcom), evaluate the impact of interventions, and track student attendance and progress.
Home-School Partnership: Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, keeping them informed and engaged in their child’s journey.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At Meopham School, our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:
Tenacity: We never give up on a child. You will demonstrate growth mindset, calm problem-solving under pressure, and relentless dedication to supporting vulnerable learners through their toughest moments.
Respect: Every student deserves to feel valued, listened to, and supported. You will build authentic relationships, role-model high standards, and foster mutual respect across our school community.
Unity: You will work in close partnership with Assistant Headteachers, Curriculum Leaders, Pastoral teams, DSLs, and parents/carers. Together, we operate as one team to ensure student welfare and academic success.
Excellence: We hold high expectations for student progress, attendance, behaviour, and pride in work. You will maintain a high-quality learning environment and lead effective interventions that deliver real impact.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Emily Hartley, at emily.hartley@swale.at or 01474 814646.
Applications should be made via UK Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to emily.hartley@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Meopham School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 905 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Meopham School website
- Email address
- emily.hartley@swale.at
We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.
As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.
We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.
Arranging a visit to Meopham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emily.hartley@swale.at.
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