Head of Inclusion

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Job summary

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team is seeking an exceptional strategic leader for the Head of Inclusion post. You will lead the development and implementation of the Trust's Inclusion strategy, ensuring every child belongs, participates and flourishes across primary and secondary schools.

The role encompasses SEND and inclusion, SEMH, EBSA, attendance, adaptive teaching, and multi-agency partnerships, with a focus on safeguarding, standards and school improvement in a growing

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leader with experience delivering inclusion initiatives across MATs.
• Ability to develop and implement an Inclusion strategy aligned with safeguarding and standards.
• Experience leading cross-agency collaboration and capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Inclusion strategy across the Trust.
• Oversee SEND and inclusion provision with focus on belonging and participation.
• Provide leadership for SEMH, EBSA, attendance and adaptive teaching.
• Drive school improvement through inclusion assurance and partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusion

Multi-academy trust

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Leadership qualification (NPQ/NPQH)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.