Inclusion Officer

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy - Place Partnership Trust

Tait Avenue

Edlington

Doncaster

DN12 1HH

Salary: Band F, Point 12 to 18, £29,542 to £32,578 FTE

Actual Salary: £14,031.54 to £15,473.54 per annum

Contract: 20.5 hours per week, Term Time + 2 Inset Days, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

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.

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 Trust vision ‘Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve”.

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.

About You

The successful candidate will…

• be committed to the 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 a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• 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

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

Current Vacancies | Place Partnership

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs N Winder, PA to Principal via email n.winder@stwacademy.com

Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: W/C 9 November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.