Team Manager - Pupil Inclusion

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 10, £45,091 - £ 49,282 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to manage the Pupil Inclusion Team, supporting children and young people at risk of disengagement from education due to permanent exclusion, repeat suspensions or reduced timetables. You will lead a skilled team, working closely with schools, families and partner agencies to ensure pupils access a suitable, inclusive education. The role includes oversight of complex cases, using data to drive improvement, and ensuring Wigan Council meets its statutory duties in relation to access to education.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and inclusion, with a deep understanding of legislation and practice relating to attendance, exclusion, alternative provision and SEND. They will be an effective leader with experience of managing and motivating teams, alongside excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies. Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive improvement are essential. Flexibility is required, including travel across the borough. A passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people is key to success in this role.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

You’ll be joining the highly skilled and committed Pupil Inclusion Team at the heart of Wigan’s Education Service, working to ensure our most vulnerable children and young people can access a suitable education. The team is known for its strong relationships with schools and partners, and its focus on inclusion and improving outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to shape borough-wide practice, influence strategic developments and lead meaningful change. You’ll benefit from flexible working, professional development opportunities, and being part of a supportive culture that values innovation, equity, and supports disadvantaged children to thrive.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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If you would like to an informal discussion about the role, please email Sian O’Brien, Service Manager Inclusion, at s.obrien4@wigan.gov.uk to arrange.

Interview dates:

Priority candidates Friday 3^rd July 2026

All other candidates Monday 13^th July 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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