Attendance & Inclusion Manager job based in Winchester Full Time Permanent

Attendance & Inclusion Manager

Permanent | 40 hours per week, term time plus up to 5 additional days (40 weeks per year)
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
Grade D | FTE £27,780 – £30,564 | Actual Salary £26,348 – £28,989
Start Date: September 2026

The Opportunity

Our client, an outstanding and highly successful all-through school, is seeking a compassionate, resilient and organised Attendance and Inclusion Manager to support pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and other barriers to education.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives, helping them rebuild confidence, improve attendance and successfully re-engage with learning. Working closely with pupils, families, school staff and external agencies, you will coordinate personalised, evidence-based programmes that support successful reintegration into mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the Attendance and Inclusion Manage for identified pupils.
• Develop, implement and review individual reintegration plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, resilience and school engagement.
• Monitor attendance, progress and programme outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and case management documentation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEND teams and external professionals.
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing processes.

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for someone who:

• Experience in education, pastoral care, SEND, youth work or a similar child-focused setting.
• Has a strong understanding of EBSA, child development and safeguarding.
• Can build effective relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Is passionate about inclusion and achieving positive outcomes for every child.
• Holds GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

• Experience supporting attendance, inclusion or school reintegration.
• Experience working with neurodiverse children and young people.
• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, SEND, mental health or child development.
• Training in trauma-informed, restorative or therapeutic approaches.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

An equal opportunities employer, our client welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.