Director of Inclusion (non-teaching)

Creative Education Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks a Director of Inclusion to manage intervention strategies and support diverse student needs. The role involves leading a dedicated team in fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have a therapeutic background and experience with secondary-aged children.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Leadership development

Safeguarding training

Autism awareness training

Qualifications

• At least two years working with challenging behaviors.
• Leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inclusion and intervention strategies.
• Support students with diverse needs, including SEMH.

Skills

Resilience

Commitment to excellence

Strong work ethic

Education

SENDCo qualification

SEMH qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Director of Inclusion

Location:

Nottingham

Salary:

Leadership scale L7- L11, £57,830 to £63,814

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time, non-teaching support role

About Our School

The Ellis Guilford School is a growing and thriving, larger than average, Secondary School with a mission to ensure students have a better chance of success. We offer a broad curriculum, emphasizing creative subjects, to foster confidence, independence, and balance in our students. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, we are committed to excellence in all we do.

About The Inclusion/SEND Team

Our inclusion team encompasses behaviour and SEND teams, including teaching assistants, pastoral officers, SENDCo, Assistant SENDCos, and Alternative Provision staff. We operate specialist provisions such as the Inclusion Centre, INTEX, and upcoming SEMH and Forest School provisions. Our team promotes an inclusive culture and supports staff development, working closely with pastoral teams to coordinate support.

About You

We seek a talented leader to oversee inclusion and intervention strategies, support achievement, and develop positive behaviors. The role involves managing the school's intervention services and supporting students with diverse needs, including SEMH. The line manager is the Vice Principal for Behaviour and Culture.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a therapeutic background, with trauma-informed specialization preferred
• Experience with secondary-aged children
• Be resilient and committed to excellence
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Set high expectations and foster respectful, safe environments
• Align with our values of integrity, ambition, and equality

Requirements

• Qualifications in inclusion (ideally SENDCo and/or SEMH qualification)
• Therapeutic background, trauma-informed preferred
• Leadership experience
• Experience with secondary students
• At least two years working with challenging behaviors

About Creative Education Trust

Established in 2010, CET operates 17 schools serving 14,500 students, focusing on transforming schools in challenging circumstances and providing broad educational opportunities and cultural capital.

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development

We offer ongoing training, including leadership, safeguarding, autism awareness, and more, along with conferences and network meetings. Details are available in our Staff Benefits brochure.

Next Steps

Applications close Thursday 22nd May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. Interviews will be held promptly after application review. For updates, contact [e-mail].

Please apply via our website. Visits and confidential conversations can be arranged through the Principal’s PA.

Essential Information

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this responsibility. All candidates will undergo online checks, DBS, references, and prohibition searches. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. CET promotes an inclusive environment for all employees and communities.