Director of Inclusion

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Generous pension scheme

CPD programmes

Perkbox discounts

Free on-site parking

Nursery provision

Health support

Job summary

Keys Academies Trust is seeking a Director of Inclusion to lead the Trust's inclusion strategy and support school leaders in delivering high-quality provision for every learner. The role requires working across the newly merged trust, with significant time in schools alongside a head office base.

No visa sponsorship is available; start date is January 2027 or by discussion. You will shape, develop and implement strategic plans as part of the Executive Team and lead across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with a track record of inclusive practice
• Proven ability to drive improvements in outcomes for children and young people
• Strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and safeguarding priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead strategically on all areas of inclusion across the Trust
• Support school leaders to deliver high-quality provision for all learners
• Drive consistently high standards across all schools
• Foster a culture where students aim high and receive fair, tailored support
• Shape, develop and implement Trust strategic plans as part of the Executive Team
• Lead across the newly merged trust

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

SEND & safeguarding knowledge

Job description

The Director of Inclusion sits on the Executive Team of Keys Academies Trust and helps shape the Trust's strategic plans. The job is to lead inclusion strategy across the group and support school leaders in making provision work for every learner, with high expectations and fair, tailored support. It covers the newly merged trust, with significant time in schools alongside a head office base. No visa sponsorship is available, and the start date is January 2027 or by discussion.

What the job involves

• Lead strategically on all areas of inclusion across the Trust
• Support school leaders to deliver high-quality educational provision for all learners
• Drive consistently high standards across all schools
• Foster a culture where students aim high, access enriching experiences and receive fair, tailored support that removes barriers to success
• Shape, develop and implement Trust strategic plans as part of the Executive Team
• Lead across the newly merged trust

Experience

• Experienced leader
• Proven track record of driving inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children and young people

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent strategic skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong understanding of SEND, inclusion, safeguarding and current educational priorities

What’s offered

• Generous holiday allowance
• Generous occupational pension scheme
• Professional development and extensive CPD programmes
• Perkbox discounts on shopping, dining and entertainment
• Generous sickness benefits
• Free on-site parking across the Trust
• Nursery provision
• Health support: free annual flu vaccination, 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, online GP assistance and wellbeing programme