Pay: £45,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Head of Inclusion (Senior Leadership Role)
Greater Manchester
£48,000 – £52,000
Monday–Friday | 8:15am – 4:00pm
Start: September 2026
The Opportunity
This is a key senior leadership position responsible for driving a high-quality, inclusive provision across multiple settings.
You will lead on inclusion strategy, SEND provision, and personal development, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, shaping a culture where inclusion is embedded in every aspect of practice.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Leading Inclusion Strategy
Set and deliver a clear vision for inclusion across all sites
Develop and implement strategic plans that drive measurable improvement
Use data and insight to identify priorities and close gaps
Overseeing SEND Provision
Act as the senior lead for SEND
Ensure strong systems for early identification, assessment, and support
Deliver consistent, high-quality practice aligned with statutory requirements
Develop and support teams to strengthen SEND delivery
Driving Personal Development
Lead a cohesive and impactful personal development offer
Ensure provision supports wellbeing, resilience, independence, and cultural capital
Embed pupil voice, equality, and community engagement
Ensuring Quality & Inspection Readiness
Maintain high standards aligned with regulatory frameworks
Lead audits, reviews, and quality assurance processes
Support leaders to evidence impact and sustain improvement
Building Capability Across Teams
Deliver training and professional development in inclusion and SEND
Promote reflective practice and a culture of continuous improvement
Working in Partnership
Develop strong relationships with families and external professionals
Coordinate support through effective multi-agency working
Represent the organisation at a strategic level
Safeguarding
Promote a strong safeguarding culture
Act in line with statutory guidance and internal procedures
Ensure concerns are identified, recorded, and escalated appropriately
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications & Knowledge
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
NPQSEN or equivalent SEND leadership qualification
Strong understanding of SEND legislation, safeguarding, and inclusive practice
Experience
Proven leadership of SEND or inclusion within an education setting
Experience improving outcomes for learners with additional needs
Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including external agencies
Strong understanding of data and how to use it to drive improvement
Skills
Strategic thinking and the ability to lead change
Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Personal Approach
Committed to equity and high-quality outcomes for all learners
Collaborative, reflective, and values-driven
Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused
Safeguarding Commitment
This role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be expected to maintain professional boundaries, follow safeguarding procedures, and work closely with safeguarding leads to ensure safe and effective practice at all times