Job Introduction
Term Time only
8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday
Start date: Spring Term 2026
Cove School is a leading educational establishment, within Hampshire local authority, committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Cove School is Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ for behaviour. Grounded in the values of Care, Character, and Academic Excellence, Cove School aims to nurture well-rounded individuals equipped for success in both academic and vocational pursuits.
We are seeking a pro-active and approachable individual to join our Inclusion team as an Assistant Inclusion Manager. We have a small number of pupils who require additional behavioural support, mentoring and clear, consistent sanctions to help them regulate their emotions and attitudes, enabling them to engage positively with their learning.
In this role, you will work closely with the Inclusion Manager and senior leaders to support behaviour, inclusion and pastoral systems across the school. You will have access to dedicated facilities, and work alongside a range of internal specialist teams including attendance, pastoral leads, mental health and counselling services.
As Assistant Inclusion Manager, you will play a key role in helping to create and sustain an inclusive, calm and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and parents. You will support the day-to-day implementation of inclusion strategies, behaviour systems and interventions, ensuring consistency and high standards across the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of inclusive education policies and practices in line with the school’s values of Care, Character and Academic Excellence.
- Work closely with the Inclusion Manager and senior staff to ensure consistent behaviour expectations, routines and responses across the school.
- Provide direct behavioural support, mentoring and intervention for identified pupils.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to support inclusive classroom practice and positive learning environments.
- Support communication and engagement with parents to promote inclusion, positive behaviour and pupil progress.
- Assist in delivering staff support or CPD where required, particularly around behaviour management, routines and inclusion.
- Liaise with external agencies and specialists to support pupils with additional needs.
- Support the coordination and daily operation of behaviour systems, including the Reset Room, Centralised Detentions, Lesson On-Call, Personalised Support Plans (PSPs), behaviour interventions and mentoring programmes.
- Contribute to data monitoring and reporting related to behaviour, attendance and inclusion, as directed by the Inclusion Manager.
- Day to day behaviour management support and support staff with behaviour management.
Key Requirements:
- Ideally educated to degree level in an education-related or relevant field.
- A strong commitment to fairness, consistency and positive relationships with children.
- Previous experience working with pupils requiring behavioural or pastoral support.
- A good understanding of inclusion, behaviour management and safeguarding practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow systems and procedures accurately.
- High levels of patience, resilience and a good sense of humour.
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and compassionate professional looking to develop their experience in inclusion and behaviour support within a supportive school environment.
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk
For an application form, please visit our vacancies page on our website here: https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
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WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.