Swale Academies Trust
Inclusion Room Manager (SSP)
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Meopham School
£29,587 - £31,198 FTE (£25,561 - £26,953 pro rata) – SAT D Permanent 37 hours per week; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days Start date: 2nd November 2026 Interviews: Ongoing
Are you passionate about turning challenges into opportunities for young people? Do you believe that behind every difficult behaviour is a student waiting for the right support, structure, and encouragement?
We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and tenacious Inclusion Room (SSP) Manager who cares deeply about our students and is driven to help them overcome barriers to learning.
In this vital role, you won't just manage a space—you will lead an environment of growth, transformation, and reflection. You will work closely with students who need tailored guidance, helping them manage and reflect on their behaviour, stay engaged with their academic studies, and successfully reintegrate into the mainstream curriculum.
Why Join Us?
At Meopham School, our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:
- Tenacity: We never give up on a child. You will demonstrate growth mindset, calm problem-solving under pressure, and relentless dedication to supporting vulnerable learners through their toughest moments.
- Respect: Every student deserves to feel valued, listened to, and supported. You will build authentic relationships, role-model high standards, and foster mutual respect across our school community.
- Unity: You will work in close partnership with Assistant Headteachers, Curriculum Leaders, Pastoral teams, DSLs, and parents/carers. Together, we operate as one team to ensure student welfare and academic success.
- Excellence: We hold high expectations for student progress, attendance, behaviour, and pride in work. You will maintain a high-quality learning environment and lead effective interventions that deliver real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Manage the SSP: Maintain an empowering, focused tone and atmosphere where students complete meaningful work and reflect on their choices.
- Support & Reintegrate: Develop reflection programmes and support plans to help students understand their behaviour, build coping strategies, and return confidently to the classroom.
- Academic Collaboration: Liaise with Curriculum Leaders to ensure work set in the SSP is tailored, relevant, and aligned with departmental standards.
- Intervention & Tracking: Manage behaviour records (using systems such as Bromcom), evaluate the impact of interventions, and track student attendance and progress.
- Home-School Partnership: Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, keeping them informed and engaged in their child’s journey.
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Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to Join Us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Emily Hartley, at emily.hartley@swale.at or 01474 814646.
Applications should be made via UK Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to emily.hartley@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
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In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Our School
Meopham School is a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school with a strong community ethos. This helps create a supportive and inspiring climate for success. Students at Meopham School are valued and nurtured as individuals.
In April 2023 Ofsted awarded the school with a ‘Good’ grading in all areas, drawing attention to the fact that, “pupils are proud to attend this inclusive and positive school. They value the supportive and nurturing relationships they have with staff.” We have exceptionally high standards where we value the hard work which makes it possible for every student and staff member to fulfil their potential. We are proud that visitors to our school often comment on the mature and courteous manner in which our students present themselves.
We are part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
Our Vision
At Meopham School, we work in unity to create an exciting future for every individual, by instilling a culture of tenacity and excellence that both respects and truly improves the lives of all those within our school community.
We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.
Please visit https://www.meophamschool.org.uk for more information.
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