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Inclusion Base Lead

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient and highly organised Inclusion Base Lead to support some of our most vulnerable students at The Blandford School. This is a new and exciting role within the school, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape both the strategic and day-to-day development of our Inclusion Base provision.

The Inclusion Base provides a calm, supportive and structured environment for students who may, at times, struggle to access mainstream lessons due to behavioural, emotional or pastoral needs. Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour for Learning and the wider pastoral team, the Inclusion Base Lead will play a key role in helping students re-engage positively with school life.

The successful candidate will coordinate learning and support for students who have been internally isolated, relocated from lessons or require additional behavioural and emotional support. They will build positive relationships with students, staff and families, using restorative approaches and mentoring strategies to help students develop self-regulation, resilience and improved behaviour for learning.

This role would suit someone with experience of working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting who is passionate about inclusion, student wellbeing and helping every young person succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Students

• Provide support for students working within the Inclusion Base
• Deliver mentoring and restorative conversations to help improve behaviour and relationships
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers
• Work closely with Heads of Year, SEND, Guidance & Welfare and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and monitor student progress
• Promote confidence, resilience and positive self-esteem

Supporting Learning

• Create a calm, purposeful and learning-focused environment
• Ensure students can access suitable learning resources and activities
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support progress and engagement
• Monitor and report on student behaviour, attitudes and achievement

Supporting the School

• Contribute to the wider ethos and pastoral support systems of the school
• Attend meetings, training and professional development opportunities
• Support behaviour and inclusion strategies across the school community

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people in an educational setting
• Has strong behaviour management and pastoral support skills
• Can build positive and professional relationships with students, families and staff
• Is calm, patient, resilient and adaptable
• Has excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Is committed to supporting students to overcome barriers to learning
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications in English and Maths are essential, alongside experience supporting students with behavioural or emotional needs.

Salary and Contract Information

• Salary: Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale Point 1–6 (£22,601 – £35,259 pro rata, dependent on experience)
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm
• Contract: One-year fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent
• Working Weeks: Term time only

Safeguarding Statement

The Blandford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks, including online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Apply HERE: Inclusion Base Lead - The Blandford School in Blandford Forum - Dorset Council