Service Manager - Inclusion

Role Purpose:

Lead and manage an Inclusion Service, working with schools, trusts, early years settings, families, and partners to deliver an Inclusion Strategy that reduces exclusions and ensures a consistent, multi-agency approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Behaviour Support and Routes to Inclusion teams.
• Develop and implement the Inclusion Strategy and service.
• Collaborate with schools, local teams, and external providers.
• Align services with SEND, mental health, family support, and youth justice.
• Promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all decisions and services.
• Lead service transformation, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Manage budgets, resources, and programme delivery.

Leadership Expectations:

• Build high-performing teams and empower staff.
• Drive change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across teams and sectors.

Requirements:

• Proven service leadership in complex organisations.
• Experience delivering outcomes, managing change, and leading teams.
• Knowledge of inclusive education, vulnerable young people, funding, and data analysis.
• Experience in education, ideally in urban or disadvantaged areas.
• Formal qualifications in education or leadership desirable.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply today.