Director of Inclusion at South Pennine Academies

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Expired
  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/SPA/26530
  Location
The Gateway Lowfields Close, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, , HX5 9DX
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£85,946.00 - £99,551.00 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
3:00pm, 25th Apr 2025
  Start Date
1st September 2025
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
16th May 2025
   Interview Date(s)           16th May 2025

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About this Role

As our new Director of Inclusion, you’ll be someone with proven experience in Primary Headship who is passionate about driving systemic change. In this critical role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of a transformative inclusion strategy across our Trust’s schools, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. 


As Director of Inclusion, you will be instrumental in
implementing our Trust’s vision and values, working closely with Principals and school leaders to uphold the highest standards of behaviour, attendance, and academic achievement. This is a strategic leadership role, central to our commitment to educational equity, diversity, and inclusion.
 

In this newly created position, following the internal promotion of our new Chief Executive, you will lead a dedicated team that includes specialists in safeguarding and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). A deep understanding of these critical areas will be key to your success. 

Our Trust is grounded in the belief that every student deserves a truly inclusive and comprehensive education. We are committed to fostering dynamic learning communities where all students, regardless of background or ability, can thrive. An outstanding education should empower every student with the agency and opportunity to achieve their personal best. 

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Demonstrates a strong belief in the transformative power of education and its role in achieving educational equity. 

  • Is deeply passionate about inclusion and dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for vulnerable students. 

  • Has a clear vision for inclusion within a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) environment, with the ability to inspire others to embrace and champion that vision. 

  • Upholds the highest standards of education, recognising the profound impact education has on student success. 

  • Brings deep expertise in developing and leading strategies to improve behaviour, attendance, alternative provision, and special educational needs. 

This role is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our school communities. You will be expected to: 

  • Develop and implement inclusion strategies that align with our Trust’s commitment to excellence and a broad, comprehensive education. 

  • Collaborate closely with parents and wider school communities to ensure inclusion strategies are effectively communicated and embraced. 

  • Provide expert guidance and support to Headteachers and school leaders across the Trust. 

  • Forge strong partnerships with external agencies, local authorities, and other key stakeholders to enhance our inclusion work. 

We are looking for a driven, dynamic leader with a commitment to inclusion and high standards, someone passionate about making a real and lasting difference to the lives of our students. 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would welcome the chance to discuss it further. To learn more about the role or arrange a visit, please contact HR on 01484 503110 and book an appointment with Alison Black, our Chief Executive. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

 

What you’ll get in return… 

  • Wellbeing Benefits – physiotherapy, 24-hour GP helpline, cancer support, stress management support and weight management.  

  • The opportunity to influence and impact the long-term strategy of our Trust; 

  • Strong CPD Support; with dedicated personal development and training opportunities 

  • A strong and improving culture and the opportunity to influence future improvements; 

  • The opportunity to work in an organisation with improving staff and student absence rates that 77% of our employees say is a great place to work.   

  • An organisation with improving staff retention rates 

  • Employee Pension 

  • Flexibility Days – 2 days paid time off during term time for life events 

  • Free annual flu vaccine 

  • Free Will writing service 

  • Free eye test 

  • Cycle to work scheme 


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Contact Details

  Alison Black
  01484 503110
  hr@spacademies.org


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