Job Description

Pastoral Inclusion Manager - Secondary School

Location: Milton Keynes
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential for Permanent Placement
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success in education?

A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive and dedicated Pastoral Inclusion Manager to join their Behaviour and Pastoral Team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who enjoys working closely with young people and is committed to promoting positive behaviour, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

As a key member of the school's pastoral team, you will support students who require additional guidance to engage positively with school life, helping them develop the skills, resilience, and understanding needed to thrive both academically and personally.

Your Role Will Include:

Working with individual students and small groups to deliver personalised support and intervention programmes
Supporting pupils to understand behavioural expectations and develop positive attitudes towards learning
Building strong, trusting relationships with students who may be experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
Contributing to the development and implementation of behaviour support systems across the school
Monitoring student progress, attendance, behaviour, and engagement with learning
Liaising with teachers, pastoral leaders, SEND staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate support
Acting as a positive role model and helping students make informed choices that support their educational journey
Supporting communication of behaviour and inclusion initiatives to both students and staff

We're Looking For Someone Who:

✔ Has experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral care, or similar settings

✔ Is confident managing challenging behaviour through positive and restorative approaches

✔ Demonstrates excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills

✔ Has a genuine commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and raising aspirations

✔ Can remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations

✔ Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also using their own initiative

What You'll Gain:

A long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position
The chance to play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for young people
Competitive rates of pay with weekly payroll
A supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
Opportunities to develop specialist skills in behaviour, pastoral support, and inclusion
A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

Training and Development with Tradewind:

Through Tradewind, you'll have access to over 2,500 CPD-certified courses via The National College, including:

Behaviour Management and Positive Intervention Strategies
Restorative Practice
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
Safeguarding and Child Protection
SEND and Inclusive Education

This role would suit experienced pastoral professionals, behaviour mentors, youth workers, inclusion officers, or individuals looking to progress into wider leadership roles within student support and wellbeing.