KS3 Inclusion Lead

The Ashley School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 (earlier if available)

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subjects: English, Humanities, ICT, Mathematics, PSHE
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, full-time teacher, Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,822 and £51,047
• Additional allowances:

  Plus SEN Point (range £2,786-£4,085) and TLR2a(ii) (£4,237)

What skills and experience we're looking for

In this role, you will:

• Lead the KS3 Inclusion Team: Manage a dedicated Inclusion Assistant to focus on learner provision and outcomes.
• Champion EHCPs: Lead the Annual Review process for all pupils within your Key Stage and monitor progress toward individual interim targets.
• Collaborate and Mentor: Act as a role model for outstanding practice, helping other teachers and staff adapt their delivery to meet diverse needs.
• Identify and Solve: Work with internal and external professionals to identify unmet needs and implement strategies for improvement.
• Support School-Wide Practice: Liaise with Curriculum Leads, DSLs, and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure inclusive approaches are embedded throughout the entire school.

You will be:

• A professional with a strong understanding of SEN and inclusive practices.
• An expert communicator who can partner with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• A data-informed leader who can monitor achievement targets and evaluate the impact of teaching on student progress.
• A proactive team player dedicated to maintaining the school’s nurturing ethos and identity.

What the school offers its staff

We pride ourselves on being a supportive community where we "meet the needs" of our pupils in every sense. You will have the chance to help shape a new role within a stable and evolving pastoral structure. We offer a competitive package including an SEN point and TLR 2a(ii), alongside a commitment to your own professional development and performance management.

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.

This is a pivotal leadership position designed for a teacher who wants to make a significant impact beyond their own classroom. You will be the strategic lead for inclusion within Key Stage 3, ensuring that our curriculum and provision allow every learner to achieve the highest standards possible.

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.

About The Ashley School

• School type: Academies, ages 7 to 16
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ashley School website
• Email address: donnapetty@ashleyschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01502 565439
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ashley-school-lowestoft

Arranging a visit to The Ashley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email donnapetty@ashleyschool.co.uk.

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