Head of Inclusion and Pastoral Education

We are seeking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable senior leader who is deeply committed to inclusive and pastoral education, and who has experience of leading excellent educational provision. The postholder will champion meaningful access to learning, enrichment and support for all pupils, as well as developing curriculum, with a particular focus on pupils with SEND, and will lead the Trust’s approach to securing excellent outcomes, equity and belonging.

The postholder will provide Trust-wide strategic and operational leadership for access to education and inclusion for children and young people aged 2–16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role will lead on quality assurance of key SEND and inclusion processes and will represent the Trust in stakeholder and system networks, advocating for pupils’ needs and promoting evidence-informed best practice.

Through strong partnership working and robust systems, the Head of Inclusive and Pastoral Education will help ensure pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and achieve the best possible outcomes, and that Trust standards are consistently upheld.