Inclusion Manager

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Inclusion Manager
Location:  Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday–Friday 
Salary:      £30,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Groveside School, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed. We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Inclusion Manager to lead our safeguarding, pastoral care and inclusion strategies, ensuring every pupil has the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pastoral or safeguarding professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with additional needs. Working as part of our senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils can build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their full potential.

If you're motivated by making a genuine difference every day and thrive in a collaborative, supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Lead the school's safeguarding and pastoral strategies, promoting the welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing of every pupil.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), managing safeguarding concerns, referrals, record keeping and multi-agency working.
• Support and coach staff to deliver high-quality pastoral care, positive behaviour support and inclusive classroom practice.
• Analyse behaviour, safeguarding and attendance data to identify trends and implement effective interventions.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, external agencies and colleagues to support successful outcomes.
• Lead staff training, contribute to policy development and champion equality, inclusion and anti-bullying initiatives across the school.

What you will bring

• Experienced in pastoral leadership, safeguarding or inclusion within an education setting.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation, child protection processes and multi-agency working.
• An excellent communicator who can build trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Organised, resilient and confident managing multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure.
• Skilled at analysing data to inform interventions and improve outcomes for young people.
• Passionate about inclusion, restorative approaches and supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND
• Driving licence required

About Us

Groveside School is a Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. 

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:  

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
• To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To develop your career.
• To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.  

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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