Inclusive Education Leader: Expert Advisor (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

33 days annual leave

Hybrid model

Interviews 16 October 2026

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an Expert Adviser for Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching (Experts at Hand) to provide strategic leadership for the inclusion workforce across Somerset. You will coordinate local teams while delivering countywide oversight of the leads and drive high-quality inclusive practice in Early Years settings, schools and post-16 providers.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on coaching, ensuring consistent delivery and evaluation of impact within Somerset's SEND

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in inclusive curriculum and teaching across education sectors.
• Senior-level experience in education, curriculum or inclusion fields.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Experts at Hand offer within an allocated locality.
• Provide coaching, modelling and professional support in schools and settings.
• Oversee and mentor the five Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching Leads.
• Provide countywide direction, quality assurance and workforce development.
• Ensure specialist support is deployed based on need and local intelligence.
• Drive shared learning and evaluate impact through SEND governance.

Skills

Expert knowledge

Senior-level experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking an Expert Adviser for Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching (Experts at Hand) to provide strategic leadership for the inclusion workforce across Somerset. You will coordinate local teams while delivering countywide oversight of the leads and drive high-quality inclusive practice in Early Years settings, schools and post-16 providers.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on coaching, ensuring consistent delivery and evaluation of impact within Somerset's SEND