Inclusion Manager

Vac Description

Inclusion Manager
Permanent, Full Time: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £51,501.25 - £59,490.22 per annum, Cognus band 4 SP 62– SP 72
Location: Borough of Sutton - Head Office in Wallington

Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.

Cognus is seeking to recruit an Inclusion Manager who will have responsibility for several teams who directly deliver support to children, young people, parents, carers and schools. If you are seeking a significant challenge and have a strong track record of delivering or leading teams support services, delivering within a culture of empowerment, and excellence and operating in a cycle of continuous improvement then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a professional and experienced individual who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, can lead multiple teams, is organised, creative, flexible and has excellent people skills. You will be tasked with the necessary reporting, performance management and line management responsibilities, and importantly you will bring energy and inspire those you lead and have the ability to build relationships across the local area. You will be able to deliver with excellence.

This role will work closely with the Head of Inclusion and multi-agency partners that include senior leaders in both primary and secondary schools, the Local Authority, Social Care, multi-agency partners, other providers as well as Cognus teams. You must be confident and effective communicator and be comfortable working through complex issues with Head Teachers, Senior Leadership Teams and other organisations and be experienced in working in a multi-agency environment.
Whilst we continue to work in line with legislation and best practice, we are ambitious about developing the local area inclusion agenda and are looking for an individual who is able to think creatively and flexibility about delivering statutory duties, while maintaining a focus on inclusive practice and the best outcomes for the children, young people and families that we support.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

• Starting salary of £51,501.25 per annum (Cognus Band 4)
• Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
• Regular manager support and supervision
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.
• Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
• Cognus Coaching Programmes
• An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from
our website, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight Friday 11th July 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview W/C 21st July 2025.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Helen Gasparelli, Operations Director, at Helen.Gasparelli@Cognus.org.uk.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed before the commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.

About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate

Inclusion Manager
Permanent, Full Time: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £51,501.25 - £59,490.22 per annum, Cognus band 4 SP 62– SP 72
Location: Borough of Sutton - Head Office in Wallington

Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.

Cognus is seeking to recruit an Inclusion Manager who will have responsibility for several teams who directly deliver support to children, young people, parents, carers and schools. If you are seeking a significant challenge and have a strong track record of delivering or leading teams support services, delivering within a culture of empowerment, and excellence and operating in a cycle of continuous improvement then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a professional and experienced individual who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, can lead multiple teams, is organised, creative, flexible and has excellent people skills. You will be tasked with the necessary reporting, performance management and line management responsibilities, and importantly you will bring energy and inspire those you lead and have the ability to build relationships across the local area. You will be able to deliver with excellence.

This role will work closely with the Head of Inclusion and multi-agency partners that include senior leaders in both primary and secondary schools, the Local Authority, Social Care, multi-agency partners, other providers as well as Cognus teams. You must be confident and effective communicator and be comfortable working through complex issues with Head Teachers, Senior Leadership Teams and other organisations and be experienced in working in a multi-agency environment.
Whilst we continue to work in line with legislation and best practice, we are ambitious about developing the local area inclusion agenda and are looking for an individual who is able to think creatively and flexibility about delivering statutory duties, while maintaining a focus on inclusive practice and the best outcomes for the children, young people and families that we support.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

• Starting salary of £51,501.25 per annum (Cognus Band 4)
• Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
• Regular manager support and supervision
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.
• Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
• Cognus Coaching Programmes
• An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from
our website, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight Friday 11th July 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview W/C 21st July 2025.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Helen Gasparelli, Operations Director, at Helen.Gasparelli@Cognus.org.uk.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed before the commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.