Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an Inclusion Officer to join our committed inclusion team. In this role, you will supervise and support students in our Academy Reset and Inclusion Rooms, providing a calm, structured environment for those who may face behavioural challenges through their academy day. You will offer guidance, consistency and tailored interventions to key vulnerable students, helping them to refocus, regulate and make positive choices. Your work will play a vital part in enabling students to be successful, maintain engagement with learning, and achieve academic progress. As our Inclusion Officer, you will:
- Supervise and lead the Academy Reset Room, ensuring routines that promote focused, disruption-free learning.
- Support vulnerable students who may experience behavioural or emotional challenges, providing guidance and strategies to help them reset and re‑engage.
- Deliver tailored interventions within the inclusion setting to promote positive behaviour, self‑regulation and personal growth.
- Build strong relationships with students, families and staff to encourage inclusion over exclusion and maintain high expectations.
- Contribute to a calm, consistent environment where students feel supported, respected and able to make progress.
- Competitive salary with progression opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
- Collaborative MAT network
- Additional LAT benefits.
- This is a permanent opportunity offering an actual salary of £26,769 (£27,747 full‑time equivalent), working 41.5 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week. The working hours are 8:00am-5:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:00am-4:00pm on Wednesdays.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Rainham Since opening our doors in September 2021 to our first 180 students, Leigh Academy Rainham has quickly become a sought‑after, oversubscribed school for ages 11-18. We're on a mission to inspire every learner, nurturing curiosity, compassion and ambition through a rich, challenging curriculum and a deeply inclusive culture. Our close‑knit community thrives on collaboration, human‑scale education, and strong pastoral care - ensuring every student feels known, valued, and supported. We partner closely with families to help our young people flourish as confident, culturally aware leaders of tomorrow. Working in a brand‑new school is a unique adventure. We're seeking staff with drive, creativity, and a can‑do spirit, ready to shape an exceptional academic and co‑curricular offer from day one. Bring your skills, talents - and your sense of humour - and be part of something extraordinary.
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Inclusion Officer in Rainham employer: The Leigh Academy
The Leigh Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and growth opportunities for all staff. Located in Greater London, the academy provides comprehensive training and resources to ensure you thrive in your role as a Cover Supervisor, making it an ideal environment for both new graduates and experienced educators looking to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.
