Inclusion Lead: SEND, EAL & Vulnerable Learners

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’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