Inclusion Lead

Heartsease Primary Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,366 - £25,347

Inclusion Lead job summary

Part of Unity Schools Partnership  

Tel: 01603 628030 

Email: head@heartseaseprimary.org.uk   

 

• Salary: NJC Scale 5, SP 12-17, £23,366 - £25,347 actual pa (£29,541 - £32,046 FTE)  
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 35 hours per week 
• Term Time Only 
• Required ASAP 

 

At Heartsease Primary Academy, we are seeking an exceptional Inclusion Lead who is passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. 

This pivotal role will lead our inclusive provision, championing high expectations for all pupils, particularly those with SEND and additional vulnerabilities. 

Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, the successful candidate will drive positive outcomes, remove barriers to learning and foster a culture where every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families within our vibrant school community. 

Please contact Olivia Gillard of Heartsease Primary to discuss or arrange a visit on olivia.gillard@heartseaseprimary.org.uk  

 

How to apply: 

A job description and candidate pack are available to download from ‘attachments’ 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form. 

Please refer to the job description for full person specification. 

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.  

 

Closing Date: 20 November, 9am 

Interview Date: TBC  

 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.  

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D.B.S. and full pre-employment checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

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.

About Heartsease Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 398 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heartsease Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heartsease-primary-academy

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