Head of Inclusion and Pastoral Education

About the role we are looking to appoint: As part of the Trust’s commitment to strengthening inclusion at every level, and in response to the national SEND and Inclusion reforms, the Trust has reviewed its structure. The SEND and inclusion team has been enhanced at academy level through the appointment of Deputy Headteachers with a lead for Pastoral and Inclusion and at a Trust level with the permanent appointment of a Deputy CEO for Inclusion, Standards and Sustainability. Therefore, Trust has created a new senior leadership opportunity for an individual who is deeply committed to inclusive education and to securing excellent outcomes for all children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities, Head of Inclusive and Pastoral Education.

This structure is designed to deliver sustainable improvement and to continue to grow inclusive provision, underpinned by a culture of creativity, curiosity, care, courage and commitment.

Working closely with the Deputy CEO for Inclusion, Standards and Sustainability, the Trust SEND Business Manager, children, families and multi-agency partners, the postholder will be a strategic lead in shaping and delivering the Trust’s inclusion strategy, ensuring high-quality provision, meaningful access to enrichment, and strong alignment with national and local policy developments.  The role will report directly to the Deputy CEO for Inclusion, Standards and Sustainability.

Closing date on 14/05/2026 at 9am.