Head of Inclusion - #2074638

Head of Inclusion

Greater Manchester, multi-site

Specialist Education Group

We are recruiting a Head of Inclusion to lead SEND, inclusion, behaviour, pastoral systems, and learner support across a specialist education group.

This is a practical leadership role for someone who can turn EHCPs, behaviour plans, safeguarding-aware practice, and intervention strategies into clear systems that support both pupils and staff day to day.

The role will involve:

• Leading inclusion strategy, SEND provision, behaviour support, and pastoral systems
• Supporting EHCP implementation, annual reviews, provision mapping, and progress tracking
• Coaching teachers and support staff on trauma-informed practice, autism, SEMH, and classroom inclusion
• Working closely with DSLs, school leaders, parents, carers, local authorities, and external professionals
• Using data to identify barriers to attendance, regulation, learning, and engagement
• Supporting policy, compliance, quality assurance, and multi-site consistency

We are looking for someone with experience as a:

• SENDCo
• Inclusion Lead
• Behaviour Lead
• Pastoral Lead
• Assistant Head
• AP / SEMH / specialist education leader

Strong experience with SEND, SEMH, autism, EHCPs, annual reviews, safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, and parent / carer communication is essential.

Highly desirable:

• QTS and NASENCo / NPQ SENDCo, or willingness to complete
• DSL or Deputy DSL experience
• Multi-site, MAT, AP, or independent specialist school experience
• Experience improving behaviour, attendance, EHCP quality, or intervention tracking

This role would suit a calm, credible inclusion leader who can influence staff and senior leaders without creating blame or unnecessary bureaucracy.

Apply with your CV or message directly for a confidential conversation.