Internal Learning Unit Supervisor

Summary:

Internal Learning Unit Supervisor needed to manage a calm and productive learning environment for students.

About the School:

A school with a strong commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, offering a wide range of opportunities for students of all backgrounds and abilities.

The Opportunity:

As an Internal Learning Unit Supervisor, you will lead and manage the ILU, creating a purposeful and restorative environment for students. You will coordinate bookings, supervise students, and work closely with academic and pastoral staff to support student behaviour and learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the ILU as a calm, safe, and productive learning environment with clear routines and expectations.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are consistently applied to all students.
• Manage ILU bookings in line with established behaviour protocols.
• Coordinate with pastoral, behaviour, and on-call teams for accurate student placement.
• Collect, organise, and distribute curriculum-appropriate work based on student timetables.
• Identify students at risk of repeated ILU use and coordinate targeted interventions.
• Work with pastoral, SEND, and curriculum teams to adjust support plans.
• Maintain strong communication with Heads of Year, SENDCo, safeguarding team, behaviour leads, and teachers.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with young people in a secondary school setting.
• Strong behaviour management using relational practice.
• High-level organisational and data-handling skills.
• Skilled in restorative conversations and de-escalation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Preferred

• Experience managing an Internal Suspension Room or similar provision.
• Knowledge of SEND and SEMH needs.
• Training in de-escalation approaches (e.g. Thrive, Price).
• First aid or mental health first aid.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong sense of community.