Inclusive Practice Project Lead

Position: Inclusive Practice Project Lead (Contract)
Inclusive Practice Project Lead

Location:

Ipswich, Hybrid Working

Hours:

37 per week
£400 Per Day Umbrella
Contract until 31st March 2026

About the role
We are seeking an Inclusive Practice Project Lead to lead the delivery of a pilot programme designed to strengthen inclusive practice in schools and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
This role focuses on working directly with schools and education leaders to identify what effective inclusive practice looks like, support settings where practice is still developing, and evaluate the impact of the pilot to inform future SEND strategy.

What you’ll be doing

Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of an Inclusive Practice pilot across three locality areas
Work in partnership with headteachers, SENCOs and education leaders to support inclusive approaches
Use data and insight to identify schools with strong inclusive practice and those needing targeted support
Coordinate activity across multiple schools and stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery
Monitor progress, risks and outcomes, providing clear updates and reports
Capture learning and evidence from the pilot to inform future scale-up and improvement
Support collaboration and shared learning between participating schools

Who this role is for

You may come from a background such as:
School improvement or advisory roles
SEND or inclusion leadership
Education consultancy or local authority education services
Project or programme management within education

What we’re looking for

Strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND in an education setting
Experience working directly with schools and education leaders
Ability to lead and manage projects, pilots or improvement programmes
Confidence using data to inform decisions and measure impact
Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Project management experience or qualifications are desirable but not essential if you have relevant experience.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce