Director of Inclusion & SENDCOs

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Djanogly City Academy is seeking a Director of Inclusion & SENDco to provide strategic leadership across the academy, ensuring every child, regardless of need, background, or starting point, thrives and achieves their full potential. You will lead inclusive practice, oversee SEND processes, and work with staff, families, external agencies, and the Trust to remove barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will drive whole-school improvement in inclusion, coach staff, and use data to

Job description

Closing date: 16 October 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

About The Role

As our Director of Inclusion & SENDco, you will provide strategic leadership across the academy, ensuring that every child, regardless of need, background, or starting point, is able to thrive and achieve their full potential. You will lead the development of an inclusive culture where high expectations, ambition, and exceptional support enable vulnerable learners and those with SEND to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive whole-school improvement in inclusive practice, oversee statutory SEND processes, and ensure the highest standards of provision. You will collaborate with staff, families, external agencies, and the Trust to remove barriers to learning, improve outcomes, and champion the needs of all learners. Through coaching, quality assurance, and professional development, you will empower staff to deliver outstanding inclusive teaching and support across the academy. We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader who is passionate about inclusion and dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will have a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice, alongside a proven ability to lead improvement, influence others, and drive high standards across a school. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with staff, families, governors, external agencies, and Trust colleagues. You will be highly organised, analytical, and solution-focused, with the ability to use data and evidence to identify priorities and secure meaningful impact. Most importantly, you will share our belief that every young person deserves an ambitious, inclusive education that enables them to flourish and succeed

About Djanogly City Academy

Djanogly City Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community dedicated to inspiring and empowering every scholar it serves. Situated at the heart of Nottingham, the academy welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, celebrating individuality while fostering a shared passion for curiosity, creativity, and achievement. At Djanogly, every pupil is valued and supported to grow academically and personally.

The academy’s ethos is built on high expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. Scholars are encouraged to be confident, resilient and compassionate citizens, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through engaging teaching, enriching experiences and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, Djanogly City Academy nurtures a culture where scholars are motivated to reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.

Our latest Ofsted inspection report recognises our many strengths and the strong progress being made across the school. Some key highlights include:

• Djanogly City Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates the diversity of its local
• There is a strong, caring Pupils feel safe and well supported, and the vast majority are happy in school.
• The school has high expectations for all pupils, encouraging them to achieve their best academically and
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language are well supported to access and succeed in the
• The curriculum is well planned and increasingly ambitious, ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills effectively over time.
• Pupils are polite, respectful and considerate towards each other and towards
• Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils support learning and personal
• Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral care and know that staff are approachable and available if they have concerns.
• Leaders are mindful of staff well-being and workload, creating a supportive working
• Staff are proud to work at Djanogly City Academy and feel valued as part of the school

Why us?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Further details about our school can be found on our website: Djanogly City Academy

Provisional Interview Date: 22 October 2026