Inclusion & Barriers to Learning Lead
Queensbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS - £32,916 - £51,048
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance -£2,787 and TLR - £5,865
What skills and experience we're looking for
EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.
As part of responding to our continued growth, increased complexity of need and rising SEND Tribunal activity linked to overcrowding pressures, we are recruiting for the role of an Inclusion and Barriers to Learning Lead (TLR 2:2).
Teaching Commitment
Minimum of 60% classroom teaching, maintaining consistently high‑quality teaching practice alongside leadership responsibilities.
Responsible for
Strategic inclusion and barrier removal, SEND Tribunal coordination and representation, Looked After Children (Designated Teacher role), and Work Experience across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Purpose of the Role
The Inclusion and Barriers to Learning Lead provides strategic middle leadership while maintaining high‑quality classroom practice. The postholder leads the identification and removal of barriers to learning, ensures equitable access to education, and represents the school in SEND Tribunals through robust written and oral evidence. The role strengthens leadership capacity in a growing and overcrowded school while retaining direct impact on pupils through teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
Maintain a minimum of 60% classroom teaching, modelling high‑quality, inclusive teaching practice.
Ensure teaching practice reflects pupils’ identified needs, supports progress and removes barriers to learning.
Use assessment and classroom evidence to inform both individual practice and whole‑school inclusion strategies.
Contribute to the development of teaching practice across the school through professional dialogue and example.
Strategic Inclusion & Barriers to Learning
Lead the identification, analysis and removal of systemic, cohort‑specific and individual barriers to learning, ensuring pupils can access an efficient and appropriate education.
Work with senior leaders, middle leaders and staff teams to implement evidence‑based inclusive strategies aligned with the SEND Code of Practice.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of inclusion approaches and adjust practice where barriers persist.
Contribute to whole‑school self‑evaluation and improvement planning in relation to inclusion and vulnerable learners.
SEND Tribunals & Legal Processes
Act as the school’s designated lead for SEND Tribunal cases, coordinating responses within statutory timescales.
Prepare, quality‑assure and submit formal school witness statements, written evidence and supporting documentation that accurately reflect provision, capacity, resources and impact.
Attend SEND Tribunal hearings as required, presenting clear, factual and professional oral evidence on behalf of the school.
Work with the Local Authority, legal representatives and internal colleagues to ensure tribunal responses are consistent, defensible and evidence‑based.
Analyse tribunal trends to inform strategic planning, capacity management and risk mitigation, including issues arising from overcrowding.
Looked After Children (Statutory Responsibility)
Fulfil the statutory role of Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, ensuring that barriers to learning, engagement and participation are identified and addressed.
Oversee the quality and implementation of Personal Education Plans (PEPs), ensuring alignment with EHCP provision and inclusion priorities.
Work collaboratively with Virtual School Heads, social workers, carers and staff to support improved outcomes for Looked After Children.
Work Experience & Preparation for Adulthood
Lead the coordination and development of work experience provision for KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils, ensuring inclusive access.
Ensure placements are planned, personalised and risk‑assessed, taking account of pupils’ needs and potential barriers.
Work with staff, families, employers and external agencies to strengthen preparation for adulthood outcomes, including employability and independence.
Monitor participation and impact, using evaluative evidence to improve provision.
Leadership, Collaboration & Accountability
Provide professional guidance to staff on inclusion, barrier removal and tribunal‑related evidence.
Contribute to leadership discussions on school capacity, admissions pressures and efficient education.
Ensure all work aligns with statutory guidance, Trust policies and professional standards.
Exercise delegated authority as appropriate, escalating risk or significant issues in a timely manner
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support,
- Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Queensbury School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queensbury School website
- Email address
- enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk
Queensbury is a large Secondary Special School with a satellite 6th Form Centre (approximately 343 11 – 19 year old students in total), all with Educational Health Care Plans, which caters for students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and a range of complex needs. Our positive, caring ethos provides a safe, stable, hardworking learning environment where everyone is valued.
Arranging a visit to Queensbury School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk.
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