Student Inclusion Lead

GLF Schools; Harwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration model

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

GLF Schools’ Aureus School seeks a Student Inclusion Lead to join its collaborative Inclusion Team. You will link SENDCo, Pastoral and Attendance to secure strong learner outcomes, help develop inclusion policy, review provision and upskill staff in secondary SEND practice.

The role focuses on championing ambitious, inclusive education, coordinating interventions, and contributing to strategic SEND planning within a 11–16 comprehensive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar SEND or inclusion role (must have proven track record).
• Ability to collaborate with SEND, pastoral and attendance to deliver in-class and group support.
• Resilient, reliable, and performs under pressure.
• Inspires and motivates colleagues, even in challenging circumstances.
• Strong liaison with external agencies (e.g. Educational Psychologists, SALT, CAMHS, LA SEND teams) to coordinate assessments and provision.
• Commitment to walkabout/refocus routines and modelling calm behaviour expectations.
• Accurate tracking of interventions and external provision for costed SEND planning.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusion collaboration

Behaviour support

Interventions

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Aureus School has a fantastic opportunity for an impactful Student Inclusion Lead to join our highly collaborative Inclusion Team.

Your Opportunity

As Student Inclusion Lead, you will be a central link between the SENDCo, Pastoral and Attendance teams, helping to secure great outcomes for our learners. You will contribute to the development of inclusion policy, review provision, and strengthen staff expertise in secondary SEND practice. This role is ideal for someone who champions our vision of helping every student build hope, aspiration and ambition for their future adult lives.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of working in a similar SEND or inclusion role
• Confidence working collaboratively across SEND, pastoral and attendance to deliver high-quality in-class support, small-group and 1:1 interventions
• A highly motivated individual with resilience, stamina and reliability under pressure
• Someone who inspires, motivates and thrives when working in challenging circumstances
• Strong ability to liaise with external agencies (e.g. Educational Psychologists, SALT, CAMHS, Local Authority SEND teams, BIO) to coordinate assessments, advice and provision
• Commitment to supporting walkabout and refocus routines, modelling calm, consistent behaviour expectations
• Accuracy in tracking interventions and external specialist provision to support costed provision maps and strategic SEND planning

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed.

As a purpose-built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience. Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student's experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: 30th November 2026

Salary: GLF Specialist point 1 £28,009 FTE (actual £25,099)

Contract: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, permanent, Term Time (39 weeks)

Closing Date: 13th October at 9.30am

Interview Date: w/c 19th October

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.