Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer

The Deanes, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 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: £30,515.00 - £32,578.00 Annually (FTE) Essex Support Scale 6: Actual Salary £25751 - £27491

Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer job summary

Could you be the person who makes a difference to a young person's day?

At The Deanes, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and that positive relationships, encouragement and the right support can make all the difference. Working in student engagement and inclusion is about much more than managing behaviour.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and caring Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer to join our pastoral team and help create a positive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, can build positive relationships and wants to make a real difference to their school experience.

As our Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer, you will play a vital frontline role in supporting positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Working closely with our Student Engagement and Inclusion Manager and wider pastoral team, you will respond to requests for support from staff, help students manage challenging situations and provide guidance and encouragement to those who need it most.

You will also deliver targeted behaviour mentoring, support students to develop the skills they need to make positive choices and work with colleagues and families to help students get back on track.

One thing we can promise: no two days will be the same! One moment you might be helping a student navigate a difficult situation, and the next you could be celebrating the progress of a young person who has worked hard to turn things around.

Your ability to remain calm, build trust and see the potential in every student will be at the heart of what you do.

You will be someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young people and helping them succeed.
• Can build positive, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.
• Remains calm, patient and confident when faced with challenging behaviour.
• Is approachable, resilient and able to respond positively in a busy school environment.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues and families.
• Can work independently within agreed procedures while being a supportive and reliable team member.
• Believes in the importance of inclusion, fairness and giving every student the opportunity to make a fresh start.

Experience of working with young people, particularly those who may need additional behavioural or emotional support, would be valuable. We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in other settings who can bring the right skills, attitude and commitment to the role.

Above all, we are looking for someone who can combine kindness with consistency, patience with high expectations, and encouragement with a genuine belief in every young person's potential.

Some days will be challenging, but they will also be incredibly rewarding. The small moments of progress, the relationships you build and the difference you make can have a lasting impact.

If you believe that every young person deserves someone in their corner, 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 The Deanes

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 588 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Deanes website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-deanes

The Deanes is part of the Challenger Multi-Academy Trust, which is in an exciting period of growth with schools in Bedfordshire and Essex. The Deanes is a small secondary school where each and every one of our students can feel happy, respected and known as an individual within our safe and accepting community. We aim to create a positive and respectful environment for all members of The Deanes, with consistently high expectations and standards. Our curriculum caters for individual strengths and needs, enabling every student to make outstanding progress and provide them with extensive opportunities for personal development.

The well-being of our staff is a high priority. All staff at The Deanes have access to high quality training to further develop their teaching practice. Staff can take advantage of free gym membership and we are fortunate to have an onsite children’s nursery which may be able to accommodate your childcare needs.

The Deanes is well situated in South East Essex, with good links to public transport. We are situated within ten minutes of Benfleet and Rayleigh Rail Stations, where a 45 minute train journey will take you into London. There is also ample car parking onsite.

The Deanes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS clearance.

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