Inclusion Leader at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BFHA/97673

Location

Crompton Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£51,773.00 Annually (FTE)
L1-L5

Closing Date

11:59pm, 17th Feb 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

25th February 2026

Interview Date(s) 25th February 2026

About this Role

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is seeking a committed and inspirational Inclusion Lead to champion inclusive practice and ensure every day counts for every child. The role of an Inclusion Leader is to be a leader in the classroom and ensure every day counts for all children in your care.

As a one-form-entry school at the heart of the Bilsthorpe community, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive school where children, families and staff work closely together. Our strong sense of community means the successful candidate will be joining a supportive and collaborative team who are deeply committed to making a difference for every pupil.

We are also proud to be part of the Flying High Partnership, a Multi-Academy Trust of 38 primary schools.

The Inclusion Lead will shape and sustain an inclusive culture, ensuring systems, processes and provision meet the needs of all pupils. You will model best practice, support and train staff, work in close partnership with families and external agencies, and fulfil the statutory responsibilities of a SENDCO. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will support the Headteacher in leading behaviour, attendance and pupil premium provision, while meeting the Teachers’ Standards and professional duties outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

The role includes a timetabled teaching commitment.

Main Purpose

The Inclusion Lead will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher by:

Championing the school’s vision for inclusion and supporting strategic leadership

Promoting a culture of high expectations and strong outcomes for all pupils, including those with SEND and those eligible for pupil premium

Contributing to the day-to-day leadership of the school, including undertaking the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead where required

Supporting the formulation, implementation and evaluation of inclusion-related policies and school improvement priorities

Monitoring progress towards inclusion goals and supporting whole-school improvement

Qualities

The successful candidate will:

Uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and conduct

Act as a positive role model for leadership and inclusive practice

Build strong, respectful relationships across the school community

Always act in the best interests of children

Key Responsibilities

SEND and Inclusion

Provide strategic leadership of SEND and inclusion across the school
Provide strategic oversight of the schools enhanced provision

Line manage inclusion staff and monitor the quality and impact of provision
Line manage the school family support worker

Ensure statutory duties under the SEND Code of Practice are met

Lead SEND and pupil premium strategy, ensuring priorities are reflected in the School Improvement Plan

Work closely with parents, carers, external professionals and agencies, including securing appropriate support and EHCP provision

Evaluate the impact of funding and provision to maximise outcomes for pupils

Behaviour, Attendance and School Culture

Lead the development and implementation of behaviour and attendance strategies rooted in relational practice

Promote positive behaviour, strong routines and high expectations

Analyse attendance and behaviour data to inform targeted support and improvement

Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment

Secure high-quality teaching and effective adaptations across universal, targeted and specialist provision

Ensure an accessible, ambitious and coherent curriculum for all pupils

Support curriculum leadership and staff development

Lead inclusive assessment practices and data analysis to improve outcomes for vulnerable groups

Organisational Leadership and School Improvement

Establish effective systems and processes that support inclusion and safeguarding

Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning

Ensure policies reflect equality duties and current legislation

Support effective use of resources and budgets

Staff Development and Partnership Working

Lead and support the inclusion team through performance management and professional development

Deliver training for staff across strands of inclusion

Work collaboratively with governors, external partners and other schools to improve outcomes for pupils

Visits to School

To find out more about our amazing school and the opportunities this role offers, we would ask that you make an appointment with the Head Teacher, Chris Reynolds to visit the school. If you are unable to visit, please contact the school office to arrange an informal chat instead.

01623 870772

Office@bilsthorpefha.org

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.