The Learning Partnership is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join our School Improvement Team as Director of Inclusion. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead our Trust-wide inclusion strategy across both our primary and secondary schools, ensuring every child receives the support, opportunities and high-quality provision they need to succeed.

We are looking for an experienced educational leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils, leading SEND provision and driving inclusive practice. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy CEO and school leaders across the Trust to develop a coherent, strategic approach to inclusion that delivers measurable impact for children and young people.

What we're looking for:

You will be a highly credible leader with substantial experience at Headteacher level or above i.e. within a senior trust leadership position, with responsibility for strategic school improvement and inclusion. You will have a deep understanding of SEND, attendance, behaviour, alternative provision and wider inclusion priorities, alongside a strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has substantial and successful experience in educational leadership at Headteacher level or above.  
• Has successfully led SEND, pupil premium and wider inclusion strategies, demonstrating clear impact on outcomes for pupils.
• Can analyse data effectively to identify strengths, risks and priorities for improvement.
• Is skilled in coaching, supporting and developing school leaders and staff.
• Builds strong relationships with schools, families, external agencies and professional partners.
• Has the vision, resilience and determination to drive improvement across a diverse family of schools.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to shape and influence the future of a growing Trust
• A collaborative and supportive executive team
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and agile working opportunities

If you have any questions about the role, please contact kbaddeley@tlptrust.com. We look forward to your application

• Closing date 6pm Monday 13^th July
• Shortlisting week commencing 13^th July 
• Interviews 17^th July 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate has been identified.

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

 All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

 The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

 We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

 The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.