Inclusion and Disciplinary Officer

The Inclusion & Disciplinary Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all student and apprentice cases that fall under the Student/Apprenticeship Inclusion and Disciplinary Policy. The role ensures that disciplinary processes are fair, balanced, inclusive and developmental, supporting learners to reflect, repair relationships, and re-engage successfully with their studies. The postholder will work closely with curriculum teams, pastoral staff, safeguarding, wellbeing, success coaches and external agencies to ensure that each case is managed with proportionality, compassion, and rigour; creating conditions where every learner can access education, rebuild behaviours, and fulfil their potential.

Key needs from you and the role:

• Lead and manage Stage 2 and 3 student disciplinary cases, chairing meetings and ensuring all actions comply with College policies through fair, proportionate, and trauma-informed decision-making.
• Develop and coordinate inclusive support plans, restorative interventions, and behaviour improvement strategies to help learners remain engaged, succeed, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, safeguarding, wellbeing, parents/carers, employers, and external agencies to provide coordinated support and guidance for students.
• Monitor disciplinary trends, maintain accurate case records, produce reports, and contribute to the review and continuous improvement of inclusion and disciplinary practices.
• Deliver staff training and guidance on behaviour management, restorative practice, and inclusion, while promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, equality, and a positive college culture.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

East Coast College will offer you:

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this. East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.