Director of Inclusion

Atomix Educational Trust; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Director of Inclusion to provide strategic leadership in SEND and Alternative Provision. This role involves driving educational excellence and developing strong relationships with stakeholders to transform outcomes for vulnerable learners. The ideal candidate will have substantial senior leadership experience within a multi-academy trust. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, contributing to the mission of the Trust.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience in SEND and inclusion.
• Track record of transforming outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Ability to inspire and support leaders across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all areas of SEND and Alternative Provision.
• Drive educational excellence and lead meaningful change.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders like Local Authorities and partner schools.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Inspiring leadership

Transformational outcomes for vulnerable learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

NASENCo qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Atomix Educational Trust believes that increased collaboration across the educational phases will benefit all learners throughout their educational journey. The Trust exists to promote and facilitate collaboration between schools and the college to our mutual benefit.

The partners in our Trust accept a shared accountability for all our learners and focus on ensuring positive outcomes and progression, particularly at transition points across the key stages.

Aspiring to become an all-through Trust, our innovative approach seeks to promote ambition, aspiration and provide security and the keys to success for our young people, for their future and the benefit of the region.

Our Trust engenders a love of learning through an exceptional quality of educational provision in which every learner is inspired and supported to fulfil their potential, enhancing their personal development and benefitting their community.

We recruit and retain teachers, support staff and managers of the highest calibre by investing in their professional development through training and progression opportunities.

Our schools and college offer a friendly, caring environment with high expectations, aspirations and supporting the highest levels of achievement.

Our Trust works through partnership with employers, community groups and other agencies to make our region a great place to live, learn and work.

Vacancy Details

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Director of Inclusion to provide strategic leadership across all areas of SEND, High Needs and Alternative Provision, encompassing Early Years to Post Compulsory frameworks.

This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious executive team driving educational excellence and lead meaningful change for hundreds of learners across our all-through provision. You'll work in a trust that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth, while shaping regional SEND provision as a strategic leader making a real difference to children and young people's lives.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity to lead a continually evolving Trust, are committed to making a difference and have the passion and integrity we are looking for, then we would welcome your application.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial senior leadership experience in SEND and inclusion, ideally within a multi-academy trust environment.
• Qualified Teacher Status and NASENCo qualification (or equivalent)
• A proven track record of transforming outcomes for vulnerable learners
• Outstanding strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to inspire, challenge and support leaders across multiple sites.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders such as Local Authorities, partner schools and employers

If you wish to discuss the role informally or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team at [e-mail] or 01287 280800 for further information.