Inclusion Support Manager

Deyes High School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Inclusion Support Manager to join our dedicated safeguarding and pastoral team. This is a key role within our pastoral and safeguarding structure, supporting vulnerable pupils and their families to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pastoral teams and external agencies to provide targeted intervention, lead on safeguarding cases, and ensure timely, effective support for those most in need. The successful candidate will bring experience of working with children, young people and families, alongside strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. You will play a vital role in promoting attendance, wellbeing and academic progress, while maintaining high expectations and a child-centred approach. Deyes High School is a vibrant and ambitious school within Lydiate Learning Trust, committed to providing a supportive, inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, a strong collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to staff wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the drive to support young people to succeed, we would welcome your application. Right to Work Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. Safeguarding Statement Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Posts at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020. We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.