Learning Inclusion Centre Manager

Time Plus Two Weeks (to be taken flexibly)

Start Date - As soon as possible

The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1300 students.

We are looking for a pro-active and enthusiastic person to provide and coordinate support for students with high levels of emotional bad behavioural difficulties, in order that they avoid the risk of permanent exclusion and to achieve their potential. Experience of working with young people in a school, or social care, setting is desirable; appropriate training will be given to you.

We have extremely high expectations of our students and staff, and we offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. 

As a school we offer:

- a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
- a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
- support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
- access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
- Generous employer contribution to the Teacher Pensions Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme

To apply, please visit the Trust website www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/ or interview, please contact Steph Hamilton at hamiltons@josephwhitaker.org or call the school office on 01623 792327

You will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, you will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 7th November 2025 with interviews taking place the following week. 

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.