Exclusion Unit Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Exclusion Unit Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

In this key role, you will be based in a Secondary School located in the London Borough of Brent, where you will work closely with students who are at risk of exclusion or have been temporarily removed from mainstream classes. Your role will be to support them in reflecting on their behaviour, re-engaging with learning, and making informed, ambitious and aspirational decisions about their futures.

You will play a crucial part in promoting a positive and inclusive school culture, helping to reduce exclusions and supporting students to return successfully to the classroom.

Pay:Grade 5 (Outer London): 32,535-34,488 FTE + Perfomance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + + Additional Benefits

(27,354.43 - 28,996.45 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week))

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilites will include:

• Supervising and supporting students in internal exclusion
• Designing and delivering tailored curriculum and reintegration plans
• Developing bespoke behaviour and support programmes
• Liaising with staff, parents/carers and external providers to ensure smooth transitions
• Maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment
• Following up on truancy and attendance concerns
• Reducing risk of permanent exclusion through alternative curriculum and interventions
• Modelling positive behaviour and setting clear conduct expectations
• Enforcing the Academy's code of conduct and behaviour policies
• Investigating behavioural incidents and escalating concerns appropriately
• Ensuring timely reporting of safeguarding and bullying issues
• Leading on behavioural intervention strategies, including multi-agency collaboration
• Upholding health and safety policies and completing risk assessments
• Maintaining confidential records of student support
• Leading safeguarding cases and attending case conferences as directed

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of student welfare issues, including attendance, child protection and health-related concerns
• Experience working in welfare services, social services or educational settings
• Strong ICT skills and a willingness to undertake training to support effective administration and communication
• The ability to use and adapt MIS and other ICT systems to enhance organisation and management
• Excellent listening skills and sensitivity in handling complex situations
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to set and meet personal targets
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to change
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the Academy
• Accuracy under pressure and the ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to set and pursue challenging performance targets within a supportive framework
• A passion for encouraging and inspiring young people to achieve their potential

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The successful candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including: eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.