Director of Inclusion

Board Of Trustees; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Generous Occupational Pension Schemes

CPD programmes

Perkbox employee benefits

Sickness benefits

Free on-site parking

Nursery provision

Free on-site annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP Assistance

Wellbeing programme and support

Job summary

Keys Academies Trust is recruiting for a Director of Inclusion to strategically lead on all areas of inclusion and to support school leaders in delivering outstanding educational provision for every learner. As part of the Executive Team, you will shape and implement Trust strategic plans and drive high standards across all schools.

The role involves leading inclusion, safeguarding, and SEND priorities, with significant Trust-wide impact and collaboration during a period of merger and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inclusion strategies in a school or trust context.
• Strong understanding of SEND, safeguarding and current educational priorities.
• Excellent strategic, communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead on all areas of inclusion across the trust.
• Support school leaders to deliver exceptional educational provision for all learners.
• Drive high standards across all schools and shape trust-wide strategic plans.

Job description

Director of Inclusion at Keys Academies Trust

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/KAT/93255
• Location: Keys Academies Trust, Ledbury Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9PN
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £92,065.00 - £111,990.00 Annually (Actual)
  L23 - L31 (dependent on experience)
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 2nd Nov, 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Wednesday 11 November 2026
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About this Role

Director of Inclusion

Keys Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Director of Inclusion to strategically lead on all areas of inclusion and to support school leaders to deliver exceptional educational provision for all learners. This role will drive consistently high standards across all schools, fostering a culture where students are supported to aim high, access enriching experiences and receive fair tailored support that removes barriers to success. As part of the Executive Team, you will play a key role in shaping, developing, and implementing Trust strategic plans.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we grow through a merger with Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are creating a strong organisation built on collaboration. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our commitment to inclusive education and are passionate about making a lasting difference for all our learners, to lead across the newly merged trust.

Successful candidates will be an experienced leader with a proven track record of driving inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children and young people. They will have excellent strategic, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion, safeguarding, and current educational priorities.

Salary will be paid at L23 £92,065 - L31 £111,990 - pay award pending (dependent on experience)

Role: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks

Location: Trust Head Office with significant time in schools

Start Date: January 2027 or by discussion.

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Generous Occupational Pension Schemes
• Professional Development and extensive CPD programmes
• Perkbox employee benefits platform providing big discounts on shopping, dining and entertainment
• Generous sickness benefits to support you in a time of need
• Free on-site parking across the Trust
• Nursery provision
• Free on-site annual flu vaccination scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP Assistance
• Wellbeing programme and support

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 09.00 am

The Board of Trustees of Keys Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Keys Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Director of Inclusion to strategically lead on all areas of inclusion and to support school leaders to deliver exceptional educational provision for all learners. This role will drive consistently high standards across all schools, fostering a culture where students are supported to aim high, access enriching experiences and receive fair tailored support that removes barriers to success. As part of the Executive Team, you will play a key role in shaping, developing, and implementing Trust strategic plans.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we grow through a merger with Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are creating a strong organisation built on collaboration. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our commitment to inclusive education and are passionate about making a lasting difference for all our learners, to lead across the newly merged trust.

Salary will be paid at L23 £92,065 - L31 £111,990 - pay award pending (dependent on experience)

Role: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks

Location: Trust Head Office with significant time in schools

Start Date: January 2027 or by discussion.

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Generous Occupational Pension Schemes
• Professional Development and extensive CPD programmes
• Perkbox employee benefits platform providing big discounts on shopping, dining and entertainment
• Generous sickness benefits to support you in a time of need
• Free on-site parking across the Trust
• Nursery provision
• Free on-site annual flu vaccination scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP Assistance
• Wellbeing programme and support