Director of Inclusion at Abbey Multi Academy Trust

9 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AMAT/52396

Location

The Moyes Centre, Bishops Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6NU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£82,654.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 18th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Director of Inclusion

Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Nature of Contract	Permanent
FTE Salary	L20-24
Actual Salary	£82,654 - £91,158
Working Hours	Full time or part time (by agreement)

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a family of eight academies within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, serving communities across Leeds and Calderdale. We share a commitment to ensuring every child and young person is known, valued and supported to succeed.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Inclusion to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of inclusion across the Trust. This is a key senior leadership role, working closely with the CEO, Executive Team, Trustees and Headteachers to ensure inclusive practice is embedded consistently and effectively across all schools.

The Director of Inclusion will champion equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all pupils – particularly those with SEND, vulnerabilities or additional needs – thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The post holder will balance support and challenge, driving high expectations, statutory compliance and strong outcomes for all learners.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

Develop and deliver a Trust-wide inclusion strategy aligned to the Trust’s vision and values
Provide expert advice and challenge to senior leaders, the executive team and trustees on inclusion and SEND
Have strategic oversight of SEND provision across the Trust, ensuring compliance
Lead Trust-wide inclusive practice, behaviour strategy and positive behaviour culture
Quality assurance inclusion practice using data, reviews and evaluation to secure continuous improvement
Build strong partnerships with local authorities, external agencies and wider system partners

You will be:

A committed and credible senior leader with a strong moral purpose and passion for inclusion
An experienced practitioner with substantial leadership experience in SEND and/or inclusion
A strategic thinker who can translate vision into impactful practice
Collaborative, resilient and solution-focused, with the ability to influence and challenge effectively
An excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships across schools and with external partners
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Supportive of the Christian ethos, mission and values of Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care
Free secure onsite parking
Membership of an excellent pension scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.  Information about our Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available on our website.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Helen Pratten, CEO via hr@abbeytrust.org

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 18th May 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.