Senior Trust Education Director for Inclusion

Senior Trust Education Director for Inclusion

About Us:
South Lincolnshire Academies Trust has over 550 teaching and support staff working in the four schools (Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy) that make up our highly successful Trust.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Trust Education Director for Inclusion will provide strategic leadership across the South Lincolnshire Academies Trust to ensure that all pupils (particularly those who are disadvantaged or facing additional barriers) receive high-quality, inclusive support that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This position is open to qualified teachers (QTS desirable) or highly experienced support staff already working at a senior leadership level within inclusion, SEND, safeguarding or pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of inclusion; Driving inclusive practice within CPD and leading the strategy
• Mental health and wellbeing leadership
• Collaboration and partnership working
• Monitoring impact; Staff development
• Visible and relational leadership.
• You will lead our inclusion pastoral partnerships including SEN, PP, and LAC leaders across the Trust. This will ensure consistency and implementation of the strategy.

Working routine

As part of the Trust Educational Improvement Team, this role combines Trust-wide responsibility for inclusive practice with hands-on involvement in the day-to-day operational challenges in the schools, acting as a visible and accessible leader. It is essential that the post holder is able to work across all Trust schools, with time allocated according to need and priorities. A base school will be allocated appropriately. Travel mileage beyond the normal daily commute will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Significant leadership experience in SEND, PP, inclusion or pastoral roles.
• Deep understanding of legislation relating to the above areas.
• Key knowledge of the new Ofsted Framework in relation to Inclusion
• Strong communication, coaching and relational skills.
• Ability to lead teams
• Proven track record of improvement and impact in your leadership role
• Ability to analyse data and drive strategic improvement.
• Leadership experience in whole school strategies.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• NASENCo qualification.
• Training in mental health leadership or trauma-informed practice.
• Experience leading Trust wide or multischool initiatives.

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education . All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 9am Friday 6th March 2026.

If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!

Reference: AGS583

Vacancy: Senior Trust Education Director for Inclusion

Location: Across the Trust Bourne, Spalding, Donington, Boston

Salary: Leadership Group Pay Scale - Dependent on qualifications and experience £71,330 - £84,699

Hours: To be discussed

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