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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 April 2026

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L22 - L26 (£86,803 - £95,735)

Head of Inclusion job summary

*Given the Trust’s unique cross-regional footprint, school holiday patterns vary across our local authority areas. As a central leader, the post holder will be expected to work a flexible schedule that ensures consistent strategic coverage and support during periods of school closure in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Stockton and York. This will be in conjunction with the post holder and CEO or relevant ACEO. This is a senior leadership role that requires availability beyond the standard academic term to meet the operational needs of a 38-school Trust. 


Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is a family of 38 schools and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK. 


We are seeking to appoint an experienced educational leader who will drive the Trust-wide strategy for inclusion. Your focus will be on embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that statutory responsibilities are not just met, but exceeded.


As Head of Inclusion you will: 

  • Be responsible for the vision, implementation and quality assurance of inclusion across the entire Trust, ensuring that every pupil, particularly those with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, receives a high-quality education that secures their sense of belonging and achievement.
  • Design and execute a robust Trust-wide Inclusion Strategy that aligns with the Diocese of Middlesbrough’s mission and national legislative reforms.
  • Establish rigorous systems for monitoring pupil progress, identifying trends, and auditing the effectiveness of SEND and Pupil Premium spending.
  • Lead the Trust-wide SENCO network, building professional capacity and ensuring high-quality inclusive classroom practice is a hallmark of every NPCAT school.
  • Provide advanced decision-making and strategic oversight for the most vulnerable pupils, including those requiring Alternative Provision or complex EHCP support.
  • Act as the Trust’s primary advocate for inclusion with Local Authorities, the DfE, and external agencies.


The successful candidate will have: 

  • A proven track record of school improvement and a deep technical understanding of the SEND landscape.
  • Substantial experience in senior leadership with a focus on inclusion, SEND and vulnerable learner outcomes.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and the strategic deployment of Pupil Premium.
  • The ability to analyse complex data to drive intervention and the gravitas to challenge and support Headteachers and Trust leaders.
  • A dedication to the Catholic ethos of the Trust, ensuring that inclusion is rooted in the dignity of every individual child.


We offer:

  • A Christ-centred Trust with supportive staff and Trust Board.
  • A Trust which exhibits very high standards in all areas of pupil achievement supported by a strong Catholic ethos, with gospel values at its heart, which permeates all aspects of Trust and School life.
  • A collaborative network of schools, where leaders and staff work collectively, sharing expertise, resources and best practice to drive improvement across the Trust.
  • A commitment to developing flourishing leaders at all levels, with clearly defined career pathways and succession planning across our family of schools.
  • Rich and varied opportunities for professional growth, including high-quality CPD, leadership development programmes and cross-Trust working.
  • A dedicated, talented and professional team who are highly committed to improving outcomes.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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.

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About Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust website
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