Inclusion Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an exceptional Inclusion Officer (Alternative Provision) to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to support in the day-to-day provision of the Alternative Provision at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy. We welcome applications from candidates who have a passion for working with young people and families in order to improve life chances and opportunities, the skills and qualities needed to contribute to a bespoke provision for young people, and the drive to provide specialist support to unlock barriers to learning and enable young people to thrive. Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust vision, ‘Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you. Hours: 20.5 hours per week, term time + 2 Inset Days, permanent. About You

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to the Trust’s Vision and Values and the Academy’s Key Drivers Be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards Have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour Have the ability to inspire and enthuse students Be confident, approachable, firm and fair Be committed to raising standards for all Have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas Be an excellent professional with high expectations of all learners and staff within the team Have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our Recruitment Pack. Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs N Winder, PA to the Principal, via email: n.winder@stwacademy.com.

Application forms are available from:

https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 9 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 9 November

2026. Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, further details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information. Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.