Inclusion & Pupil Wellbeing Leader

The Star; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Central, based at our head office in Blackburn, seeks an exceptional Principal/Headteacher or senior leader to drive the Trust's inclusion strategy and centrally based services. You will lead inclusion across attendance, behaviour, SEND, safeguarding, admissions, and mental health, working with schools to improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

The role requires strategic and operational leadership, a strong track record of improvement in inclusive practice, and the ability to coach and

Qualifications

• Degree and QTS required.
• Experience as a Principal/Headteacher or senior leader with demonstrable improvement in inclusive practice.
• Ability to articulate strategy and convert it into impactful practice.
• Willingness to work directly with schools, providing instructional coaching and modelling.
• Ability to lead and inspire service leaders to secure sustained improvement and high standards.
• Extensive knowledge of strategies to improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
• Strong analytical skills to identify priorities and solutions for better pupil outcomes.
• Commitment to the vision and values of Star Central.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's inclusion strategy and centrally based inclusion services across 36 schools.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure early progress in attendance, behaviour, SEND, safeguarding, admissions and mental health.
• Collaborate with Star Central colleagues and senior school leaders to implement inclusion initiatives.
• Develop and integrate central inclusion services with schools to create inclusive, pupil-centred practice.

Skills

Inclusion strategy leadership

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Instructional coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Degree

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Star Central, based at our head office in Blackburn, seeks an exceptional Principal/Headteacher or senior leader to drive the Trust's inclusion strategy and centrally based services. You will lead inclusion across attendance, behaviour, SEND, safeguarding, admissions, and mental health, working with schools to improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

The role requires strategic and operational leadership, a strong track record of improvement in inclusive practice, and the ability to coach and