Inclusion Coordinator

Northern Education Trust; Ryton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Northern Education Trust’s Thorp Academy is seeking an inspirational Inclusion Coordinator to lead our DEEP support team and champion high-quality, inclusive provision across the academy. You will take responsibility for all aspects of inclusion, with a focus on supporting vulnerable learners, EAL pupils and students with SEND, in partnership with the SENDCO to personalise academic and social targets.

You will line manage SEND and EAL staff, oversee inclusion strategy and progress tracking for

Qualifications

• Proven leadership qualities with experience managing teams and driving educational outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of inclusion, SEND national standards, EAL, and vulnerable student support.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills to monitor student progress and implement intervention plans.
• Excellent communication skills to build collaborative partnerships across staff, families, and external agencies.
• Unwavering commitment to child welfare, safeguarding, and promoting an inclusive learning culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND and EAL staff and monitor progress across inclusion provision.
• Oversee provision and track progress for students on the Vulnerable Student Register (VSR).
• Lead lesson observations, work scrutinies, student voice initiatives, and planner reviews for SEND students.
• Manage transitions from KS2 to KS5 and ensure appropriate curriculum pathways across environments.
• Analyse attainment data to design targeted action plans and raise standards.
• Drive multi-agency collaboration with parents, carers and external services.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance with KCSIE guidelines and uphold high protection standards.
• Provide professional development programmes, including leadership, through NET Inspire.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi‑agency working

Safeguarding

Job description

Northern Education Trust, Thorp Academy is seeking an inspirational and experienced Inclusion Coordinator to lead our DEEP support team and champion high-quality, inclusive provision across the academy. In this pivotal leadership role, you will take responsibility for all aspects of inclusion, with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable learners, EAL pupils, and students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working in close partnership with the SENDCO, you will ensure our students receive personalised support to meet their academic and social targets.

• Team Leadership: Line manage, develop, and guide staff working across SEND and EAL support.
• Inclusion Strategy: Oversee provision and track progress for students on the Vulnerable Student Register (VSR).
• Quality Assurance: Lead lesson observations, work scrutinies, student voice initiatives, and teacher planning reviews for SEND students.
• Transition & Curriculum: Manage student transition processes from KS2 to KS5 and ensure appropriate curriculum pathways across specialised learning environments.
• Data & Progress: Analyse student attainment data to design targeted action plans and raise departmental standards.
• Collaboration: Drive multi-agency working and build strong, supportive relationships with parents, carers, and external services.
• Safeguarding: Ensure full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and uphold high standards of child protection., The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Inspire.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Requirements

• Proven leadership qualities with experience managing teams and driving educational outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of inclusion, SEND national standards, EAL, and vulnerable student support.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills to monitor student progress and implement intervention plans.
• Excellent communication skills to build collaborative partnerships across staff, families, and external agencies.
• Unwavering commitment to child welfare, safeguarding, and promoting an inclusive learning culture.