Inclusion Officer; Alternative Provision

Inclusion Officer (Alternative Provision) Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Contract: Permanent

Applications Close: Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Contract Type: Part Time

Hours: 20.5 hours per week, term time including 2 training days

Start Date: September 2026

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 on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.

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 Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. 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.

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Maltby Learning 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 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.

In return we offer:

• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD) at leadership level.
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
• mentoring and support from an experienced team.
• the potential to work across the age and ability range.
• dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance.
• an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.
• employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):
  Cycle to Work scheme, 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service, Cash Healthcare Plan, Staff Rewards Gateway, Smart Tech, career progression.

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

For further information please contact:
Miss Ella Dixon, Associate Assistant Principal at

The 'Application Form', 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link:
Maltby Learning Trust - careers.

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD.