Director of Inclusion

Keys Academies Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Generous Occupational Pension Schemes

Professional Development and extensive

Perkbox employee benefits platform

Generous sickness benefits

Free on-site parking across the Trust

Nursery provision

Free on-site annual flu vaccination

24/7 free and confidential EmployeeAss

Online GP Assistance

Wellbeing programme and support

Job summary

Keys Academies Trust is seeking a Director of Inclusion to lead on all areas of inclusion and support school leaders to deliver excellent educational provision for all learners. The post sits on the Executive Team and will help shape and implement Trust strategic plans across the merged trust with Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

The role requires an experienced leader with a strong track record in inclusive practice, safeguarding, and educational priorities, and will be based at the Trust Head

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Excellent strategic, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of SEN/D, inclusion, safeguarding, and current educational priorities.

Job description

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.