School Inclusion Officer

Working Hours: 37 per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 3:30pm Friday, with some flexibility required.

Establishment Name and

Location:

The Hamble School, Satchell Lane, Southampton

Closing Date: 22/06/2026

Job Category: Support

Local Authority: Hampshire

Phase of

Education:

Secondary

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover) – 1 year

Start Date: TBC

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 22 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic School Inclusion Officer, who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students.

In March 2025 we were graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.

We are looking to appoint a School Inclusion Officer on a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a pivotal post in our inclusion strategy in order to support our drive to develop the most inclusive school environment. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to be involved in the running of an established support provision primarily aimed at students with SEMH and mental health needs.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the room with support from the SENDCO and Senior SENDCO. The key purpose of the role is to lead and provide high quality care and support for a small group of students with a range of needs. This will include the setting up and delivery of a range of support intervention packages to help these students engage and access mainstream provisions.

The person appointed will:

• Have a passion for inclusion
• Be skilled at relating well to children with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
• Be able to work proactively, independently, and also as part of a school team
• Be relentless in enjoying a challenge and infusing their work with hope
• Be able to lead others
• Be able to hold all children in mind with unconditional positive regard
• Have an awareness of therapeutic approaches to supporting students

In return, we can offer you:

• A positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• Strong internal and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia and support staff to do NPQs);
• Personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
• A well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free;
• The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school;
• Free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks.

As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.