Assistant Pastoral and Inclusion Manager
SALARY: £27,779 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £23,291 + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am – 3:30pm Friday, term time only (38 weeks)
JOB OVERVIEW
Assistant Pastoral and Inclusion Manager supports students within a specialist alternative provision in a successful secondary school environment. Working closely with senior leaders, teachers and external agencies, the role provides behaviour support, safeguarding, student wellbeing and pastoral care for vulnerable learners requiring additional support to achieve their potential.
The successful candidate will help deliver restorative practice strategies, personalised learning support and inclusive education programmes while supporting attendance, engagement, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour outcomes across the provision.
OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Deliver tailored student support and pastoral care within the alternative provision.
* Implement restorative practice and positive behaviour support strategies to improve engagement and wellbeing.
* Deputise for the Inclusion Manager when absent, supporting their responsibilities.
* Assist with personalised learning plans focused on academic, social and emotional development.
* Promote safeguarding, attendance and student welfare across the provision.
* Coach colleagues on inclusive teaching strategies, behaviour support and restorative approaches.
* Support the review of student achievement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing outcomes.
* Help students who have struggled within mainstream education re‑engage with learning.
* Maintain effective communication with families and education professionals regarding student progress.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
* Previous experience in pastoral support, behaviour support, student support or inclusion within secondary education.
* Strong behaviour management and conflict resolution skills.
* Experience supporting vulnerable students or students with additional needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Experience implementing restorative practice or inclusion strategies.
* Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
Desirable
* Background in alternative provision, SEND or inclusion support.
* Previous experience as an Inclusion Lead, Learning Mentor or Behaviour Support professional.
* Experience supporting students with emotional or behavioural challenges.
* Ability to analyze student progress and support educational outcomes.
* Experience collaborating with external agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
BENEFITS
* Friendly and sociable colleagues.
* One fully paid day per academic year to support personal events.
* Two‑week October half term.
* Free on‑site car parking.
* Discounted staff membership for the on‑site leisure centre.
* Enrolment into a public sector pension scheme.
* Tax‑efficient Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
* Good transport links.
EEO STATEMENT
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. The organisation reserves the right to close any of its vacancies early.
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