What skills and experience we're looking for
Be the difference for the students who need it most.
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and highly organised DSL/Inclusion Manager to lead and coordinate our school's inclusive provision. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring that every pupil — regardless of background, need, or ability — can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
You will be a part of the Senior Leadership team, work closely with senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and promote a culture of belonging, high expectations and equitable opportunity for all.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the school’s strategic response to safeguarding
* Manage the school’s safeguarding caseload
* Lead day-to-day inclusive provision across the school
* Lead the school’s attendance strategy
* Lead the school’s mental health strategy
* Track attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing data to drive intervention
* Line-manage inclusion and intervention staff
* Liaise with families, parishes, and external professionals
* Ensure statutory processes and documentation are robust and compliant
* Experience working in safeguarding
* A strong commitment to inclusive education and equal opportunities
* Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
* A calm, proactive and solution-focused approach
* Join a school graded ‘Outstanding’ in every category
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Experience working in safeguarding
* A strong commitment to inclusive education and equal opportunities
* Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
* A calm, proactive and solution-focused approach
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
* Talented and supportive colleagues
* Combination of traditional character and modern facilities
* Close to bus and train links
* Ample staff car parking and EV chargers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
St Joseph's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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