Head of Inclusion

The Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trust seeks an exceptional strategic leader to become Head of Inclusion, driving the development and implementation of the Inclusion strategy across its multi-academy trust. The role covers SEND and wider inclusion matters, including belonging, SEMH, attendance vulnerability and inclusive classroom practice, with a focus on safeguarding and system-wide improvement.

You will work with Trust leaders and external partners to share expertise, build capacity, and ensure high-quality inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in leading inclusion and SEND strategies.
• Experience in multi-academy trust or large educational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Inclusion strategy across the Trust.
• Oversee belonging, participation and support for vulnerable learners, SEMH and EBSA.
• Ensure inclusion aligns with safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and educational standards.
• Support leadership development and capacity building across schools within the Trust.

Job description

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking to appoint an exceptional strategic leader to the post of Head of Inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as they continue their journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's Inclusion strategy, ensuring every child can belong, participate and flourish. This role extends beyond SEND and includes strategic leadership of:

• SEND and inclusion provision.
• Belonging, participation and vulnerable learners.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
• Attendance vulnerability, including Emotionally Based School Attendance (EBSA).
• Alternative Provision and inclusion pathways.
• Pupils at risk of suspension or exclusion.
• Adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Inclusion assurance, evaluation and school improvement.
• Partnership and multi-agency working.
• Leadership development and capacity building.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring that every school can meet a broader range of need, that expertise is shared across the Trust and that inclusion remains aligned with safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and educational standards.

What the school offers its staff We can offer:

• The opportunity to share and led the development of inclusion across a growing Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
• A key strategic leadership role with the opportunity to influence outcomes, belonging and flourishing for children and young people across primary and secondary phases.
• A progressive and ambitious Performance Team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Trust leaders in driving school improvement and building system-wide capacity.
• A caring and engaged community, united by our mission to Make Christ Known and Make Lives Better.
• Strong support form our Executive Team and Trust Board, committed to your success and professional growth.
• Opportunities to lead innovation, develop Trust-wide strategy and influence practice beyond individual schools.
• High-quality professional leadership and spiritual development supported by the Trust and Diocese.
• Access to strong local, regional and national professional networks.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with school leaders, specialist partners and external agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding