‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) is a highly successful medium-sized Trust based in Bradford, with a strong record of improving schools in the most challenging circumstances. Schools are equally divided across the primary, secondary and special sectors, with all schools rated at least ‘Good’ by Ofsted and three ‘Outstanding.’ It has strong financial position, which supports a very large central Trust team that is the envy of many far larger MAT’s, which has helped it attain many local, regional, and national awards over recent years.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.  We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing.  Full details can be found at: Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

A Trust Director of Inclusion. This is an exciting new role which has been developed to meet increasing Inclusion needs across the Trust, driving a culture of ambition for all vulnerable students so they can achieve exceptional outcomes. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and committed person with an established record of high standards in Special Needs/Inclusion and now wishes to progress of further progress their career within senior leadership. Responsibilities are strategic than operational, with the successful candidate developing and implementing inclusive systems across all schools, to ensure the highest of standards for all our students in accordance with the Trust mission ‘Excellence for All.’

As a senior central Trust role, the postholder will be afforded great personal autonomy to largely determine their own work schedule according to needs at that time. This may mean working at any Trust school, or home working, if this is what is needed. Although the role offers a great deal of freedom and independence, there will be many opportunities at your discretion to work with other senior Trust leaders, particularly the Subject Directors (Maths; Literacy/English; Science) and Director of Safeguarding and Pastoral. 

Salary

The salary is on the Central Trust Pay Framework, which allows for further pay progression in accordance with increasing school and student numbers. Salaries are offered with or without employer pension contributions.