Cranbrook Education Campus is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and highly motivated Inclusion Keyworker to join our thriving secondary phase team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people by supporting students who require additional pastoral, behavioural and emotional support to fully engage in education.
Working closely with the Inclusion Team, pastoral leaders, SEND staff and teaching colleagues, the successful candidate will help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted pastoral and inclusion support for identified students.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students and families.
- Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, tutors and external agencies.
- Monitor attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, helping students overcome barriers to learning.
- Contribute to intervention programmes, restorative approaches and reintegration support.
- Promote high expectations, resilience and positive engagement across the secondary phase.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with young people in an educational, pastoral or support role.
- Demonstrates empathy, patience and strong communication skills.
- Can remain calm and solution-focused in challenging situations.
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Works effectively as part of a team while also using initiative independently.
- Has a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
The post is initially fixed term for 1 year linked to a review of the Inclusion team staffing requirements for the academic year 2027/2028.
Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique, all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils. Based in the new town of Cranbrook, the Campus is housed within a purpose-built modern building with very attractive school grounds and sports areas. The school has excellent facilities available for all curriculum areas to help ensure that all of our students enjoy their learning, and they are successful academically.
Further information on our unique school and details of the post can be found by visiting our website https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/
Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 8 th June 2026.
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of Cranbrook Education Campus Safeguarding Policy can be accessed by visiting our website https://www.cranbrook.education/information/safeguarding
Transport Links: Cranbrook Education Campus is well connected and easily accessible. The campus is located close to the A30, providing direct road links to Exeter and the wider Devon area. Cranbrook railway station is within easy reach, offering regular services to Exeter, Honiton and London Waterloo. The campus is also served by local bus routes, and Exeter International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
