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Inclusion Centre Manager

Inclusion Centre Manager

Downlands Community School

West Sussex

  • £30,356.31 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 9
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
31 January 2025

Job overview


11 – 16, mixed, NOR – 1260

Learning is at the heart of everything we do

Inclusion Centre Manager

Grade 9 SCP25 – SCP28 – starting salary £30,356.31 rising to £32,685.05 through incremental progression

Permanent, Term Time only to Include Inset Days

 37 hours per week, Monday -Thursday 08:30hrs – 16:30hrs Friday 08:30 -16:00hrs to include a 30-minute unpaid break

Start Date: ASAP

Job purpose:

  • To effectively manage and lead the Inclusion Centre
  • Support and encourage Downlands ethos, values, policies and procedures by successfully ensuring students uphold the highest standards of behaviour in the inclusion unit
  • Create a bespoke program for identified vulnerable learners. 
  • To support children to re-engage with their learning and to build their confidence, self-esteem, social skills and academic attainment.
  • To help develop and implement Alternative Provision curriculum and intervention strategies, including a remote learning option
  • Manage key documentation for the Inclusion Centre
  • Work with external agencies that help provide a program for vulnerable learners.
  • Work with specialised colleagues in SEND department, Pastoral team and SEMH specialists

 This is a rare and outstanding opportunity to join a thriving and successful, 11-16, mixed, comprehensive school, set in an enviable location at the foot of the beautiful South Downs just north of Brighton.

This school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications: 09:00hrs on Friday 31st January 2025 though we reserve the right to bring this date forward. Visits prior to application by appointment only.

An application form and further details can be downloaded from our website http://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk under “Vacancies” or from our Human Resources Officer, email: lfaith@downlands.org

About Downlands Community School

Headteacher - Mark Wignall

Downlands Community School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary for students aged 11-16 in Hassocks, West Sussex at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, 6 miles north of Brighton. It is a state community school with a governing body of 15 volunteers. The school currently provides 1,200 secondary places when fully subscribed.

The school has undergone extensive renovation, with a state-of-the-art teaching block, IT rooms, Music Suite and Dance Studio. Headteacher Mark Wignall was appointed in September 2016. Our Amphitheatre opened in 2019 and offers the potential for multiple different uses, from outdoor lessons and school productions to rehearsal space for local amateur dramatics groups. 


Values and vision

Downlands Community School places learning at the heart of everything that we do. It focuses on valuing the surrounding environment, preparing students for 21st-century society through innovation and creativity, and educating students socially and emotionally, while striving for self-improvement and exceeding expectations. The school's aims are supported by the Downlands Association, a group of staff and parents who raise funds through a range of different events.

Students benefit from extensive opportunities for sport and PE, with access to a gym, sports hall, astroturf football pitch, fitness suite and dance studio. The school is particularly proud of the extra-curricular activities offered, including music, chess, science, technology and creative arts clubs, English clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

Ofsted report

“Staff cater for pupils’ needs very well. Relationships are strong and this enables pupils to thrive academically and personally. The academic curriculum is rigorous and challenging. It is enriched by provision for the arts and a strong programme of extra-curricular activities which further enhance pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural understanding.”

View Downlands Community School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed