Inclusion Manager

Inclusion Manager

13 hours per week (2 days) Part Time (possibility of additional hours subject to budget availability)

Fixed Term until Summer 2026

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Inclusion Manager to join the SLT of this progressive and happy school. The right candidate for this role may have recent successful leadership experience for example phase / curriculum leader deputy headteacher or assistant headteacher as well as the knowledge and passion to take on the role of SENCO. They will have the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of teachers in new strategies to improve teaching and learning over the whole school and will deliver excellent teaching and learning in their classroom.

They will be fully committed to promoting our Christian ethos and will reflect the schools vision and values by promoting and developing a learning and caring culture.

• A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning are positive cheerful and well behaved.
• Professional hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
• Positive relationships with parents / carers and the wider community.
• Development opportunities within our academies trust and investment in your professional development and future career.
• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

• Be an effective member of the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Headteacher in the organization management and development of the school with specific responsibility for inclusion.
• Act as SENCo ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act.
• Ensure accurate record keeping reporting and monitoring of LAC and other vulnerable pupils.
• Liaise with families teachers and other professionals to ensure joined-up support.
• Provide CPD and support for staff on all areas of inclusion including SEND EAL behaviour and safeguarding.
• Teach as directed by the Headteacher demonstrating outstanding inclusive classroom practice.

• Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.
• Have an innovative and creative approach.
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
• Have high expectations that motivate support and challenge teachers and students alike.
• Have excellent communication skills.

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Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school or to contact us for an informal conversation.

Closing date:
Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11:59pm

Proposed interview date:
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust established in November 2013 a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

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