Director of Inclusion & SENDCOs

Closing date: 16 October 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

As our Director of Inclusion & SENDco, you will provide strategic leadership across the academy, ensuring that every child, regardless of need, background, or starting point, is able to thrive and achieve their full potential. You will lead the development of an inclusive culture where high expectations, ambition, and exceptional support enable vulnerable learners and those with SEND to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive whole-school improvement in inclusive practice, oversee statutory SEND processes, and ensure the highest standards of provision. You will collaborate with staff, families, external agencies, and the Trust to remove barriers to learning, improve outcomes, and champion the needs of all learners. Through coaching, quality assurance, and professional development, you will empower staff to deliver outstanding inclusive teaching and support across the academy.

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader who is passionate about inclusion and dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will have a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice, alongside a proven ability to lead improvement, influence others, and drive high standards across a school. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with staff, families, governors, external agencies, and Trust colleagues.

You will be highly organised, analytical, and solution-focused, with the ability to use data and evidence to identify priorities and secure meaningful impact. Most importantly, you will share our belief that every young person deserves an ambitious, inclusive education that enables them to flourish and succeed

Djanogly City Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community dedicated to inspiring and empowering every scholar it serves. Situated at the heart of Nottingham, the academy welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, celebrating individuality while fostering a shared passion for curiosity, creativity, and achievement. At Djanogly, every pupil is valued and supported to grow academically and personally.

The academy’s ethos is built on high expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. Scholars are encouraged to be confident, resilient and compassionate citizens, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through engaging teaching, enriching experiences and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, Djanogly City Academy nurtures a culture where scholars are motivated to reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.

Our latest Ofsted inspection report recognises our many strengths and the strong progress being made across the school. Some key highlights include:

• Djanogly City Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates the diversity of its local
• There is a strong, caring Pupils feel safe and well supported, and the vast majority are happy in school.
• The school has high expectations for all pupils, encouraging them to achieve their best academically and
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language are well supported to access and succeed in the
• The curriculum is well planned and increasingly ambitious, ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills effectively over time.
• Pupils are polite, respectful and considerate towards each other and towards
• Strong, trusting relationships between staff…