Head of Inclusion
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bury, BL9 5BN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking to appoint an exceptional strategic leader to the post of Head of Inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as they continue their journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
The successful candidate will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's Inclusion strategy, ensuring every child can belong, participate and flourish.
This role extends beyond SEND and includes strategic leadership of:
• SEND and inclusion provision.
• Belonging, participation and vulnerable learners.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
• Attendance vulnerability, including Emotionally Based School Attendance (EBSA).
• Alternative Provision and inclusion pathways.
• Pupils at risk of suspension or exclusion.
• Adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Inclusion assurance, evaluation and school improvement.
• Partnership and multi-agency working.
• Leadership development and capacity building.
The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring that every school can meet a broader range of need, that expertise is shared across the Trust and that inclusion remains aligned with safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and educational standards.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• The opportunity to share and led the development of inclusion across a growing Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
• A key strategic leadership role with the opportunity to influence outcomes, belonging and flourishing for children and young people across primary and secondary phases.
• A progressive and ambitious Performance Team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Trust leaders in driving school improvement and building system-wide capacity.
• A caring and engaged community, united by our mission to Make Christ Known and Make Lives Better.
• Strong support form our Executive Team and Trust Board, committed to your success and professional growth.
• Opportunities to lead innovation, develop Trust-wide strategy and influence practice beyond individual schools.
• High-quality professional leadership and spiritual development supported by the Trust and Diocese.
• Access to strong local, regional and national professional networks.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with school leaders, specialist partners and external agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.