Exclusion Unit Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Exclusion Unit Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

In this key role, you will be based atHarris Lower Academy Wilsden, located in the London Borough of Brent, where you will work closely with students who are at risk of exclusion or have been temporarily removed from mainstream classes. Your role will be to support them in reflecting on their behaviour, re-engaging with learning, and making informed, ambitious and aspirational decisions about their futures.

You will play a crucial part in promoting a positive and inclusive school culture, helping to reduce exclusions and supporting students to return successfully to the classroom.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of student welfare issues, including attendance, child protection and health-related concerns
• Experience working in welfare services, social services or educational settings
• Strong ICT skills and a willingness to undertake training to support effective administration and communication
• The ability to use and adapt MIS and other ICT systems to enhance organisation and management
• Excellent listening skills and sensitivity in handling complex situations
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to set and meet personal targets
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to change
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the Academy
• Accuracy under pressure and the ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to set and pursue challenging performance targets within a supportive framework
• A passion for encouraging and inspiring young people to achieve their potential

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilites will include:

• Supervising and supporting students in internal exclusion
• Designing and delivering tailored curriculum and reintegration plans
• Developing bespoke behaviour and support programmes
• Liaising with staff, parents/carers and external providers to ensure smooth transitions
• Maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment
• Following up on truancy and attendance concerns
• Reducing risk of permanent exclusion through alternative curriculum and interventions
• Modelling positive behaviour and setting clear conduct expectations
• Enforcing the Academy's code of conduct and behaviour policies
• Investigating behavioural incidents and escalating concerns appropriately
• Ensuring timely reporting of safeguarding and bullying issues
• Leading on behavioural intervention strategies, including multi-agency collaboration
• Upholding health and safety policies and completing risk assessments
• Maintaining confidential records of student support
• Leading safeguarding cases and attending case conferences as directed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.