Competitive salary with progression opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service collaborative MAT network additional LAT benefits. Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking an Inclusion Officer to join our committed team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people by supporting them to reflect, reset and thrive in a culture of high expectations. As our Inclusion Officer, you will work closely with students who need additional behavioural, emotional, support to thrive in a mainstream setting. You will lead targeted interventions, manage individual support plans, and build strong relationships with students, families and staff to promote a culture of empathy, accountability, and personal growth. The successful candidate will: Be calm, resilient and able to build positive relationships with students Supervise our internal exclusion room and uphold routines for focused, disruption-free learning Provide students with guidance and strategies to improve behaviour and self-regulation Work closely with families, pastoral leads and the senior team to promote inclusion over exclusion If you re resilient, empathetic, and ready to take on a role with real purpose and impact we d love to hear from you. Working with us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a thriving, high-performing school community built on strong values of integrity, courage, and imagination. With a rich legacy from Hayesbrook Academy and a growing co-educational intake, we offer a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is known, supported and challenged to succeed. Our small school model creates a culture of high expectations, exceptional behaviour, and strong relationshipsrecognised by Ofsted in 2022, which praised our students exceptional behaviour and attitudes and highlighted our relentless focus on raising standards. Staff are proud to work here, and benefit from a collaborative, supportive culture and clear commitment to professional growth. With disruption-free classrooms, a digital curriculum, and a strong academic and pastoral ethos, we equip students with the knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in the modern world. Whether you're starting out or looking for your next challenge, you'll be joining a team united by purposedriven to make a lasting difference. Join us on our mission to shape the future with imagination and integrity. To find out more about Leigh Academy Tonbridge, please click here. Applying for this Opportunity Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.