Forest Hill School- Inclusion Manager
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE23 2XN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bf73b6a3-a9d0-4c85-b2d4-9044443a4b8d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Lead the Inclusion Team, ensuring effective collaboration and support for pupils.
• Assess student needs and implement strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
• Line manage other members of the Inclusion Team, promoting efficient teamwork.
• Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher Inclusion and Behaviour to ensure fair and consistent implementation of the Behaviour policy.
• Be the Deputy Safeguarding Lead
• Maintain up-to-date records for each student, including those with Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CIN), and Children Looked After (CLA) status.
• Attend weekly Inclusion panel meetings to discuss and review vulnerable students in each year group.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making regarding student welfare during Inclusion Panel and Head of House meetings.
This role would suit someone who
• Has relevant qualifications in education, social work or a related field
• Experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
• Strong communication, organisational skills and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child protection procedures and legislation
• Can work independently but contribute to a strong team ethos
• Are able to work flexibly, solve problems and be proactive
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Are able to promote positive attitudes by pupils and families towards education
What the school offers its staff
• A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Opportunities to make a significant contribution to our ongoing improvements
• Opportunities to further your professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Lead the Inclusion Team, ensuring effective collaboration and support for pupils.
• Assess student needs and implement strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
• Line manage other members of the Inclusion Team, promoting efficient teamwork.
• Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher Inclusion and Behaviour to ensure fair and consistent implementation of the Behaviour policy.
• Be the Deputy Safeguarding Lead
• Maintain up-to-date records for each student, including those with Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CIN), and Children Looked After (CLA) status.
• Attend weekly Inclusion panel meetings to discuss and review vulnerable students in each year group.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making regarding student welfare during Inclusion Panel and Head of House meetings.
This role would suit someone who
• Has relevant qualifications in education, social work or a related field
• Experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
• Strong communication, organisational skills and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child protection procedures and legislation
• Can work independently but contribute to a strong team ethos
• Are able to work flexibly, solve problems and be proactive
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Are able to promote positive attitudes by pupils and families towards education
What the school offers its staff
• A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Opportunities to make a significant contribution to our ongoing improvements
• Opportunities to further your professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.