Inclusion Lead

SAND Academies Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution is seeking an Inclusion Lead in Cheltenham to coordinate support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves working closely with the Senior Leadership team and leading a team of intervention mentors. The ideal candidate should have at least level 3 qualification, leadership experience in behaviour or inclusion, and a passion for enhancing learning opportunities for all pupils. A generous benefits package is also offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Generous pension scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance Program & Counselling

Occupational Health Service

Continuing Professional Development

Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Proven ability to support and motivate pupils with SEND.
• Enthusiasm and hard work in creating an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Leadership team in co-ordinating inclusion.
• Lead a team of at least five intervention mentors.
• Support interventions and pastoral care for students.

Skills

Leadership in behaviour or inclusion roles

Passion for supporting high quality learning

Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities

Education

Qualification level 3 in a relevant field

Job description

The Inclusion Lead will assist the Senior Leadership team in co-ordinating and supporting inclusion throughout the school through interventions, pastoral support, and leading behaviour. You will also lead a team of at least five intervention mentors. The role requires enthusiasm, hard work and a passion for supporting high quality learning to maximise a pupil's potential.

The Trust

We are passionate that every child deserves the very best education. As a partnership we will: improve outcomes, opportunities and life chances for children and young people, offer more / wider support for their families and share and develop staff expertise.

The successful applicant should have a passion for working with pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities. You should have leadership experience in behaviour or inclusion roles, be qualified to at least level 3 in a relevant qualification and have a clear understanding of the needs of pupils with a wide range of SEND.

By joining our team, we can offer you, generous annual leave allowance, generous pension scheme (LGPS), Employee Assistance Program & Counselling, Occupational Health Service, Continuing Professional Development and Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme. Applications for flexible working or job share will be considered on an individual basis.