Head of Inclusion and Student Support at Heworth Grange School

Head of Inclusion & Student Support
Salary: Grade 11 (SCP 33 – 36) £39,498 - £42,282
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026

Are you an experienced and passionate inclusion leader who believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed?

Heworth Grange School is looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Inclusion & Student Support to provide strategic and operational leadership of our pastoral, inclusion and intervention provision. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring all pupils, particularly those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or facing barriers to learning, receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Working as part of the senior pastoral team, you will lead the development and delivery of the school's inclusion strategy, driving improvements in behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and student engagement. You will oversee specialist inclusion provision, coordinate multi-agency support, manage complex pupil cases and lead a dedicated team of pastoral and inclusion staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership for inclusion across the school.
• Leading and developing our pastoral, intervention and inclusion provision, including the Innovation Centre.
• Supporting vulnerable pupils through targeted intervention and personalised support programmes.
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, safeguarding and attendance teams to remove barriers to learning.
• Leading reintegration programmes following suspension, alternative provision or extended absence.
• Building strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for young people.
• Line managing Heads of Year, the Attendance Manager, Innovation Centre Manager and other pastoral staff.
• Using behaviour, attendance and intervention data to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant leadership experience in inclusion, pastoral care, behaviour or student support.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and SEND.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to inspire teams, build positive relationships and lead change.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, equity and improving life chances for every student.

Why join Heworth Grange School?

Heworth Grange School is part of Consilium Academies, a values-driven Trust committed to Excellence, Equity and Integrity. We are on an exciting improvement journey and are committed to providing an inclusive, ambitious and supportive environment where both students and staff can flourish.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Access to excellent professional development through the Consilium Centre for Professional Learning.
• Opportunities to work across a growing Multi-Academy Trust.
• A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

If you are an ambitious, resilient and compassionate leader with the drive to improve outcomes for every child, we would love to hear from you.

Join Heworth Grange School and help us create an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to school, please contact email

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22^nd July

Interviews will take place on Friday 24^th July

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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