Inclusion Officer

Post Title: Inclusion Officer

Responsible to: SENDCO

Location: St Gabriel’s RCHS

Salary: Grade 6 (SCP) 19-24 Actual Salary £27,821 - £30,729 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Hours per week : 37 TTO + 5

Start date: 1st September 2026

Closing date: 14th June 2026

St Gabriel’s RCHS are currently seeking a Inclusion Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

St Gabriel’s RC High School Join Our Inclusive Catholic Family

OFSTED Rated GOOD in All Areas (March 2023)

Outstanding for Catholic Life and Mission Salford Diocese (May 2025)

At St Gabriel’s, Christ is at the centre of all we do. We are proud to be part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, welcoming students aged 11-16 of all abilities. Our school is renowned for its strong academic success, pastoral care, and deeply embedded Catholic mission.

Why Choose St Gabriel’s?

Outstanding Catholic Life and Mission:

Our students actively embrace the Catholic identity and mission, flourishing in a community where they are valued as unique individuals made in God’s image. Our chaplaincy provision is vibrant, and students lead with confidence and compassion, living out Catholic Social Teaching locally and globally.

Strong Academic Performance

We celebrate strong academic outcomes and are ranked highly within Bury. Our curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, supporting all students, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged.

Exceptional Pastoral Care

Staff provide the highest level of care, especially for our most vulnerable students. Positive relationships and a culture of respect and support are hallmarks of our school community.

Welcoming and Inclusive Community

St Gabriel’s has created a strong culture of welcome and inclusivity, resulting in a family atmosphere where every member feels secure, confident, and valued Serving the Catholic community of North Bury; we are a popular choice for families seeking a faith-based education in a supportive environment.

Experience a school where faith, care, and academic success come together to nurture the whole student.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who will:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Respect confidentiality at all times
• Be organised and efficient
• Support the Catholic ethos of our school.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

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Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: WC 14th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

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