Inclusive Education Lead: Curriculum & Teaching (Hybrid)

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council in Taunton is seeking an Expert Adviser for Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching (Experts at Hand) to provide strategic leadership across Somerset’s inclusion workforce. You will coordinate locality delivery while guiding countywide practice and workforce development.

The role blends strategic leadership with practical coaching across Early Years, schools and post‑16 providers, ensuring high‑quality inclusive practice and impact across the county.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in your specialist area, recognised across the education sector.
• Significant senior‑level experience in education, curriculum, inclusion, or a related field.
• Relevant professional qualification(s).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proven track record of driving improvement through advice, influence, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Experts at Hand offer within an allocated locality.
• Provide hands-on coaching, modelling and professional support within schools and settings.
• Oversee and professionally support the five Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching Leads.
• Provide countywide direction, quality assurance and workforce development.
• Ensure specialist support is prioritised and deployed according to need, evidence and local intelligence.
• Support consistent practice and shared learning across all six locality teams.
• Evaluate impact and provide assurance through Somerset's SEND governance arrangements.

Skills

Expert knowledge

Senior‑level experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

Somerset Council in Taunton is seeking an Expert Adviser for Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching (Experts at Hand) to provide strategic leadership across Somerset’s inclusion workforce. You will coordinate locality delivery while guiding countywide practice and workforce development.

The role blends strategic leadership with practical coaching across Early Years, schools and post‑16 providers, ensuring high‑quality inclusive practice and impact across the county.