Inclusion Manager

At Outcomes First Schools we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Inclusion Manager
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday
Salary: £30,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional Inclusion Manager to join our team and play a vital role in creating a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced pastoral, behaviour or inclusion professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people. You'll work closely with students, families and colleagues to promote engagement, attendance, positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

As a key member of the school team, you'll lead on inclusion strategies, coordinate targeted interventions and help ensure every student feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead inclusion, pastoral and wellbeing strategies that support positive student outcomes.
• Identify and remove barriers to learning through targeted interventions and support plans.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data to inform effective support.
• Build positive relationships with students, providing guidance and support when challenges arise.
• Work collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Champion inclusive practices, positive behaviour and student engagement across the school.
• Contribute to safeguarding and student welfare processes, ensuring students are safe, supported and ready to learn.

What you will bring

• Experience working in an inclusion, pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or student support role.
• A strong understanding of the challenges that can impact learning, attendance, wellbeing and behaviour.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach, with the confidence to manage challenging situations effectively.
• Experience implementing interventions that improve student engagement, wellbeing and outcomes.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

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

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

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all students.
• To work with fantastic students 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 student experiences and learning for all.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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