Inclusion Officer (KMSIO0925)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our friendly and forward-thinking pastoral team as our Inclusion Officer. You will be joining our friendly and forward-thinking school at a very exciting time; a school that genuinely values the well-being of all and one that is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development.
Kirkburton Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and truly unique school which caters for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13. We work in strong partnership with Scissett Middle School so staff and pupils benefit from the resources of a large school and the personal touch of a small school.
The role will involve actively supporting and maintaining the already high standards of behaviour and welfare in school. This includes undertaking on call duties and pastoral investigations. It will also involve managing day to day behaviour issues and supporting pupils to find resolutions. The role will often include liaising with parents/carers. This role may also involve providing some support to the school’s SENDCO, particularly in the management of SEND paperwork and other associated administrative tasks.
In summary the role will include:
- To help address any pastoral needs of pupils who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential.
- To work with pupils and in partnership with parents, appropriate staff and other agencies to bring about improved behaviour and attendance.
- To promote positive attitudes from pupils and families towards education to ensure pupils benefit fully from the opportunities available to them.
- To work with identified vulnerable pupils and any others requiring support.
- Under the supervision of the school safeguarding lead, to manage, respond to and forward safeguarding concerns about the pupils of Kirkburton Middle School.
- To support the SENDCo in the management of SEND plans through administration management.
- To take on supervisory duties as determined by the school.
The successful applicant will:
- Be flexible and caring.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team.
- Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
What we can offer you:
- Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
- Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
- Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
- Extensive CPD opportunities
- Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
- A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
- For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) holiday entitlement.
- Death in service benefit.
Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.
Please contact Gemma Dean, PA to to the Head to arrange 01484 222737 or gdean@themast.co.uk
Other Information
The expected start date of the role is 1st September 2025.
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows. We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
Please note this advert may close earlier than the date advertised if a significant number of suitable applications are received.
Applying for the role of Inclusion Officer
If you wish to apply for the post of Inclusion Officer worker then please complete the application forms found on https://www.themast.co.uk/job-vacancies
Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you have populated each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form.
The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements and employment history clear and concise examples of how you meet the following areas:
- Relevant Experience
- Education and training attainments
- General and specialist knowledge
- Skills and Abilities
- Additional factors in continual professional development
If you require support to complete the application please contact recruitment@themast.co.uk or telephone 01484 598898 to speak to the HR department.