Trust Inclusion Lead

Closing date: 12th October 2026

Interview date: 19th October 2026

Ripon, North Yorkshire, GB, HG4 1

North Yorkshire Council

• Salary: 53,069 to 61,534 per annum
• Grade: L2-L8
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Full time

We are a Church of England Trust with 14 primary schools across North and West Yorkshire (Ripon, Skipton/Craven, Leeds and Kirklees). We are looking to recruit a full-time, permanent Trust Inclusion Lead to champion inclusion practice across all our schools.

You will play a key strategic role leading Trust policy for inclusion and SEND, including working with schools, their children, parents, and carers. Your role will involve visiting schools, supporting SENDCos, other leaders, and staff, leading training, and assessing the impact of Trust and school-level strategy on the full flourishing of all children.

You will have been involved in leading inclusion practice in school settings, with qualifications and experience supporting children with special needs and vulnerabilities. You should have a track record of improvement and be able to impact Trust practice from early on in your tenure.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Enquiries and application queries can be directed to Richard Noake, CEO.

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If you would like a phone conversation, please email the address requesting a date and time to discuss the role.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities.