Inclusion Coordinator (2 days)

This is a job-share opportunity to work alongside our current Inclusion Coordinator. Are you an experienced and visionary leader ready to champion inclusive education across the academy? Join us as the Inclusion Coordinator, where you will direct the strategy and management of all aspects of Inclusion, encompassing SEND, EAL, and Gifted and Talented. This senior role demands exceptional line management skills, in-depth statutory knowledge, and the drive to lead a dedicated team to remove barriers to learning and secure optimal progress for our most vulnerable students. Responsibilities You will lead, manage, and performance-manage the Inclusion Team (including Teaching Assistants), ensuring provision is effective and accountable for student progress. This role acts as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and requires familiarity with the statutory guidance set out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Key duties include analysing and interpreting data (Praising Stars) to inform action plans, reviewing provision maps, and ensuring effective deployment of staff. You will also coordinate and chair effective Student Review Meetings, work with external agencies to remove barriers, and lead staff training on inclusivity. To view the full job description, please click here. Qualifications Essential requirements include being educated to A Level standard or above, alongside an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in social care, child protection, or safeguarding. Candidates must possess at least three years' experience working with young people and families in a SEND/Inclusion setting, including experience in a management role. Crucial skills include professional report writing capabilities, the ability to track data and monitor the progress of vulnerable students, and the capacity to coordinate and chair meetings. A working knowledge of SEND is essential. To view the person specification, please click here. Working pattern: 14.5 hours per week over 2 d