School Inclusion Centre Manager (Willenhall)

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School Inclusion Centre Manager – Willenhall (Walsall) | Salary £29,000-£40,000 (Actual £32,360-£44,635 FTE) | Permanent, term‑time only (41 weeks) | 8:00am‑4:30pm | Benefits included.

Role Details

The role is full‑time, permanent, 40 hours per week, with a minimum of 11 weeks holiday.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a small team, embedding behaviour systems, providing pupil support, ensuring a safe and positive environment, and coordinating the centre’s daily operation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate and continually develop the Inclusion Centre to ensure high‑quality provision.
• Manage, support and motivate the team to deliver consistent, impactful practice.
• Drive improvements in pupil attendance, engagement, behaviour and overall outcomes.
• Oversee behaviour policies, systems and escalation processes.
• Support pupils through targeted group and 1:1 mentoring, ensuring smooth transitions back into mainstream or Post‑16 destinations.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, school leaders and external agencies.
• Use data and impact analytics to monitor progress and inform decision‑making.
• Share best practice across Think for the Future and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Lead safeguarding within the centre as the Centre Safeguarding Lead.

Safeguarding Lead Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
• Liaise with the school DSL and external professionals.
• Keep safeguarding records accurate, secure and up to date.
• Promote a culture where pupil voice is heard and valued.
• Support colleagues to feel confident in safeguarding practice.
• Ensure strong information‑sharing processes.
• Undertake ongoing safeguarding training.

Qualifications:

• Confident leader with strong communication skills.
• Direct, in‑school experience.
• Adaptable, resilient and solution‑focused.
• Can manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Strong admin, organisation and written communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships quickly with pupils, parents and staff.
• Passionate about transforming the lives of young people.
• Thrives in dynamic, sometimes challenging environments.
• Can manage and inspire a diverse team.

Bonus If:

• Experience managing youth, education or behaviour settings.
• Safeguarding knowledge or qualifications.
• Teaching, coaching or mentoring experience.
• Experience working with external agencies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities.
• Clear salary bandings and transparent progression pathways.
• Full induction training fully paid.
• Continuous learning through in‑house programmes and annual conferences.
• Health insurance via Vitality private health insurance with salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• 24/7 confidential therapy and advisor support through Health Assured.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Minimum 11 weeks holiday per year.
• Ample time to complete tasks within the 8:00am‑4:30pm working day.
• Positive, supportive team culture and team socials.

This role requires enhanced DBS check, 2 satisfactory references, declaration of any convictions, cautions or reprimands, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a secure social media check.