Inclusion and Engagement Manager
| Company: | De Aston School, Academy Trust |
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| Salary: | from £17.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Market Rasen, LN8 3RF |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children?
At De Aston School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel valued, and succeed—no matter their background or challenges. We are seeking a passionate and driven Inclusion and Engagement Manager to play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of students who need it most.
In this highly rewarding role, you will lead our Inclusion and Engagement Centre, supporting students who may be at risk of disengagement. You will work at the heart of our pastoral team, helping young people overcome barriers, re-engage with learning, and build brighter futures.
If you are someone who thrives on making a genuine, lasting impact and believes in the power of inclusion, this is your opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school community.
Duties
As Inclusion and Engagement Manager, you will:
Lead and manage the Inclusion and Engagement Centre, ensuring a calm, structured and supportive environment for all students.
Work closely with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement, delivering tailored interventions to support behaviour, wellbeing and learning.
Support and guide students in managing behaviour, helping them successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons.
Model positive behaviour strategies and support colleagues across the school in effective behaviour management.
Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure holistic support for every child.
Lead on behaviour systems including the detention process, maintaining high standards of conduct and accountability.
Analyse behaviour and engagement data, producing reports and identifying trends to drive improvement.
De-escalate challenging situations with professionalism, empathy and resilience.
Role details:
Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thurs 8:15am–4:15pm, Fri 8:15am-3:45pm)
Weeks: 39 weeks + 5.6 weeks paid holiday
Salary: £28,801 (Full-Time Equivalent: £33,672)
Start: As soon as possible
Closing date: 9am Thursday 1st October 2026
Shortlisting date: Thursday 1st October2026
Interview date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Join a school where pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference every day.
At De Aston School, you won’t just be doing a job—you’ll be changing lives.
Please note that we can only accept application using our application form (www.deastonschool.co.uk/contact_us/vacancies/vacancies.html); CVs will be rejected.
Please contact Alice McNeill via vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk or 01673 840 828 for further details.
Please note that De Aston reserves the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing date.
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.