NJC Scale 5 – £29,064 to £31,022 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
Actual Salary £26,470 to £28,254 pro rata
Full time (37 hours per week) term-time only
Permanent
From September 2026
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our diverse and forward-thinking Inclusion Department at Longhill High School. Based primarily within the Focus Centre, you will step into the vital role of Inclusion Mentor, key-working with students and delivering tailored support across the school. Working alongside a highly skilled team, you will benefit from regular professional development and training. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in managing group dynamics, delivering individual interventions, and coordinating personalised student programmes.
In March 2024 Ofsted said that ‘Leaders support staff well. They are mindful of their workload. Staff feel motivated and valued. They are grateful for the encouragement they receive and feel that it is helping them improve.’
School Benefits:
Supportive and approachable leadership with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload
A positive, collaborative staff culture where colleagues work closely together and support one another
A school recognised for its strong sense of community and shared purpose
Professional development and training opportunities, with encouragement to grow and develop within your role
A stable and secure working environment within a community school
A commitment to inclusion and high-quality SEND provision, working as part of a skilled and dedicated team
Access to an on-site sports centre and gym facilities, available via membership
Free onsite Parking
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 27 July 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in the week commencing 27 July 2026 following shortlisting
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Department Support Staff
Classification Permanent
Rate NJC Scale 5 - £29,064 to £31,022 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
Hours 37 Hours a week Term Time Only
Closing Date July 27, 2026
Job Pack
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Enquiries & How to Apply
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher’s PA
[email protected]
Please return your application by email to: [email protected] or by post for the attention of the Headteacher’s PA, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Longhill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates must complete our standard application form in order to be considered. CVs are not accepted in the interests of safeguarding.
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