Head of Inclusion
St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, Bury, BL9 5BNThis job expired on 20 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 3:28pm
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £65,016 - £73,105
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional strategic leader to the post of Head of Inclusion to lead and develop a coherent, high-quality Trust-wide inclusion model that secures inclusive excellent across all our academies. The successful candidate will have significant leadership experience across special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), inclusion and school improvement, with a strong track record of improving outcomes and provision for vulnerable pupils.
We are seeking an individual who has:
- Extensive leadership experience in SEND and inclusion.
- A strategic vision and the ability to lead Trust-wide change.
- Strong analytical skills and use of data to drive improvement.
- The ability to balance support and challenge with senior leaders.
- Deep knowledge of SEND legislation and national policy.
- Strong leadership of SEMH, behaviour and vulnerable pupil work
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
- Free onsite parking.
- Free onsite gym.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Convenient location in Bury town centre.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.
We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.
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