Head of Inclusion

St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, Bury, BL9 5BN

83 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 January 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L11-L15, £68,691-£75,664

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking to appoint an exceptional strategic leader to the post of Head of Inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as they continue their journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's Inclusion strategy, ensuring every child can belong, participate and flourish.

This role extends beyond SEND and includes strategic leadership of:

• SEND and inclusion provision.
• Belonging, participation and vulnerable learners.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
• Attendance vulnerability, including Emotionally Based School Attendance (EBSA).
• Alternative Provision and inclusion pathways.
• Pupils at risk of suspension or exclusion.
• Adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Inclusion assurance, evaluation and school improvement.
• Partnership and multi-agency working.
• Leadership development and capacity building.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring that every school can meet a broader range of need, that expertise is shared across the Trust and that inclusion remains aligned with safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and educational standards.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to share and led the development of inclusion across a growing Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
• A key strategic leadership role with the opportunity to influence outcomes, belonging and flourishing for children and young people across primary and secondary phases.
• A progressive and ambitious Performance Team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Trust leaders in driving school improvement and building system-wide capacity.
• A caring and engaged community, united by our mission to Make Christ Known and Make Lives Better.
• Strong support form our Executive Team and Trust Board, committed to your success and professional growth.
• Opportunities to lead innovation, develop Trust-wide strategy and influence practice beyond individual schools.
• High-quality professional leadership and spiritual development supported by the Trust and Diocese.
• Access to strong local, regional and national professional networks.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with school leaders, specialist partners and external agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Inclusion V2-Oct26 (2).pdf - 670 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-teresa-of-calcutta-catholic-academy-trust

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.

Arranging a visit to St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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