Inclusion Partner
Date: 29 Aug 2025
Job Location:
Gloucester
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
* Job Title: Inclusion Partner
* Job Location: Gloucestershire
* Salary: £63,132 - £68,342 per annum (pro rata)
* Hours per Week: 18.50
* Contract Type: Fixed Term
* Duration: Until 31/08/2025
* Closing Date: 14/09/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 12474
* This post is not open to job share
Are you passionate about inclusive education and ready to drive whole school change?
Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting a small team of Inclusion Partners to support the implementation of a DfE funded 'Whole School Inclusion programme' pilot. This is a unique opportunity for experienced and dynamic leaders within education who will act as Inclusion Partners to influence sustainable, system-wide improvements. Each partner will work collaboratively with a small group of either primary or secondary school leaders and the local authority to pilot a new way of working with data informed strategic multi-agency support.
About the Role
As an Inclusion Partner, you will work directly with School Leaders, Staff, Governing bodies and multi-agency partners to:
* Review current practice, identify areas for development and embed new and enhanced ways of working.
* Review and improve the use of SEND funding.
* Co -deliver and facilitate high-quality CPD and training alongside expert partners.
* Develop action plans with clear intent that embed inclusive pedagogy and culture.
* Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities for school leaders.
* Collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure schools have timely access to strategic multi-agency support.
* Monitor impact, evaluate outcomes, and contribute to the strategic development of the programme.
We're looking for someone with:
* Relevant senior leadership experience in a school or trust.
* A strong track record of driving whole school improvement and inclusive practice.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills.
* An understanding of managing complex SEND funding models and budgets
* Knowledge of the current challenges and opportunities within education landscape including Ofsted, the curriculum review, SEND Code of Practice, and inclusive pedagogy.
* The ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and influence at all levels.
* Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
The ideal candidate will be:
* A confident and relational leader who can inspire and empower others.
* Committed to educational and social inclusion.
* Flexible, proactive, and solution focused.
* Willing to travel across the county (a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required).
* Subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
This is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven programme that puts inclusion at the heart of school improvement. You'll work alongside passionate professionals and have the opportunity to shape practice that makes a real difference to children and young people across Gloucestershire. We believe in the power of relationships to transform school communities and we're excited to welcome someone who shares that belief. If you have a proven track record of driving meaningful change through inclusive, whole-school approaches and you're passionate about relationships, inclusion, and system-wide impact we'd love to hear from you.
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
* An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
* Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
* An in-house Occupational Health service
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the "Apply Now" Button.
For a further conversation about the role contact Claire Thomson
Closing Date: 14/09/25
Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Inclusion Partner - Job Profile
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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