Inclusion Leader

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent 0.7 FTE Inclusion Leader, based at Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site, Broadwood Avenue, Rudloe, Wiltshire, SN13 0LX).

Salary range:

MPS1-UPS1 - £32,916 - £47,472 per annum pro rata (actual salary will be between £23,041  and £33,230   per annum) dependent on experience +TLR2 - £3527 per annum pro rata (actual amount - £2469 per annum).

Working pattern:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning

Start date:  1^st January 2026

Our School

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town.  Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 9 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6.  At Corsham Primary, we believe that All children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential.  Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of ‘Caring, Positive and Stimulating’, underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry-led curriculum which challenges children to be curious.   Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust.

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational Inclusion Leader to work closely with the Headteacher at Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site).

Main duties will be:

·        Promoting inclusive education throughout the school

·        Ensuring all children, including those with special needs, disabilities, and other specific needs, achieve their full potential

·        Leading the development of inclusive practices

·        Coordinating interventions, and managing resources and staff to support students

·        Overseeing SEND provision

·        Fostering professional development

·        Liaising with parents and external agencies

·        Contributing to the leadership team’s strategic decisions

·        Monitoring and evaluating progress, ensuring quality teaching

·        Supporting the school’s mission to provide equitable education for all students

We are seeking applicants who are:

• Exceptional teachers and experienced SENCo professionals with a strong belief in every young person’s potential to succeed.
• Proven leaders with a track record of raising standards and driving achievement for all students.
• Skilled in motivating and developing staff to ensure high levels of student success.
• Collaborative team players, open to new ideas and committed to continuous learning.

We are seeking a SENCo specialist to join our team, someone passionate about inspiring students to reach their full potential. If not qualified we offer NPQSENCO as part of our professional development offer.

What we offer:

·        Generous contributory pension provision

·        Family friendly policies

·        Commitment to flexible working

·        Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

·        Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

·        Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

·        A People Strategy setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff

·        A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

·        Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

·        Free annual flu jab

·        Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)

·        Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

·        Emergency Salary Advance Scheme 

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Closing date: 12noon on Monday 8^th December 2025

Interview date: w/c 15 December 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity to avoid missing out. 

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Parker (Headteacher) at  HeadBW@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk. We would love to hear from you 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school!  Please contact Miss Jess Blake at Broadwood@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests.   Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. 

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all.  Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023.