Director of Inclusion
Keys Academies Trust, Peterborough, PE3 9PN49 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or earlier
Closing date
11 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- L23-L31 (dependent on experience)
Additional allowances
L23-L31 (dependent on experience)
Director of Inclusion job summary
Director of Inclusion
Keys Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Director of Inclusion to strategically lead on all areas of inclusion and to support school leaders to deliver exceptional educational provision for all learners. This role will drive consistently high standards across all schools, fostering a culture where students are supported to aim high, access enriching experiences and receive fair tailored support that removes barriers to success. As part of the Executive Team, you will play a key role in shaping, developing, and implementing Trust strategic plans.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we grow through a merger with Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are creating a strong organisation built on collaboration. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our commitment to inclusive education and are passionate about making a lasting difference for all our learners.
Successful candidates will be an experienced leader with a proven track record of driving inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children and young people. They will have excellent strategic, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion, safeguarding, and current educational priorities.
Salary will be paid at L23 £88,951 - L31 £108,202 - pay award pending (dependent on experience)
Role: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks
Location: Trust Head Office with significant time in schools
Start Date: January 2027 or earlier by discussion.
Generous Holiday Allowance
Generous Occupational Pension Schemes
Professional Development and extensive CPD programmes
Perkbox employee benefits platform providing big discounts on shopping, dining and entertainment
Generous sickness benefits to support you in a time of need
Free on-site parking across the Trust
Nursery provision
Free on-site annual flu vaccination scheme
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Online GP Assistance
Wellbeing programme and support
Closing date: Friday 11 September 2026 at 09.00 am
The Board of Trustees of Keys Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Multi-academy trust
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