This is a unique opportunity to lead transformational work across a family of schools that nurture young people from early years through to sixth form, empowering them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

If you are driven by the desire to create a culture where every child feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed, and want to shape inclusive education across a dynamic multi-academy trust, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role: Director of Inclusion and Belonging

As our Director of Inclusion and Belonging, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Trust’s Central Team. Your mission will be to drive the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of inclusion, SEND provision, pupil wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and personal development across all our schools.

You will lead a dedicated team, including leaders in Personal Development, Inclusion, Attendance, Behaviour, and SEND, ensuring that every pupil—regardless of background or ability—has equitable access to a nurturing and high-quality educational experience.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership of SEND across the Trust, securing high‑quality inclusive provision and strong achievement for pupils with SEND, including those supported through pupil premium.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust SEND strategy in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Quality assure EHCPs, support plans, provision mapping and impact
• Monitor achievement, attendance and behaviour for pupils with SEND, with a focus on disadvantaged pupils
• Oversee alternative provision, inclusion pathways and reintegration
• Build SENDCO leadership capacity through coaching, training and quality assurance
• Analyse SEND and pupil premium data to identify gaps and drive improvement
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted, LA and SEND inspection or review activity
• Work closely with Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding leads to reduce barriers

This role offers a remarkable platform to influence inclusion and wellbeing across a diverse, evolving Trust, with genuine scope for professional growth and impact.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are an inspiring leader with a strong track record in inclusion and SEND leadership, passionate about improving educational outcomes for vulnerable and complex needs pupils. You bring:

• Proven leadership experience in a school or multi-school setting, ideally with SEND coordination or senior inclusion responsibilities
• Deep knowledge of SEND legislation, safeguarding, curriculum development, and behaviour management best practises
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and lead collaborative teams
• A commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and a culture of respect and kindness
• The ability to think strategically, analyse complex data, and drive sustainable improvements
• Emotional intelligence and resilience to lead effectively in a busy and evolving environment
• A degree and Qualified Teacher Status, with NASENCo qualification or equivalent highly desirable

Your leadership will embody QUEST’s values, inspiring staff and pupils alike to be their best selves and unlocking potential at every level.

What We Offer

At QUEST, we value our staff and their wellbeing. We offer:

• A competitive Leadership pay scale
• A dedicated Wellness Day—an additional day of leave to focus on your wellbeing
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities to support your growth as a senior leader
• Access to cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme and supportive working environment within a forward-thinking Trust

Join a community where your expertise will be valued, your leadership nurtured, and where you can make a lasting difference in children’s lives.