Inclusion Lead (0.60 FTE) – Fixed Term (12 Months)
Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale 3 + TLR SEN1
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Inclusion Lead to join our caring and committed team.
The Inclusion Lead will be responsible for promoting and embedding inclusive practices across the school, ensuring that all children—particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), English as an Additional Language (EAL), or other vulnerabilities (including EYPP)—have equitable access to learning and development opportunities.
This role involves working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to identify and remove barriers to inclusion, maintain a nurturing and respectful environment, and uphold the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What we offer:
We believe that staff are our most valuable resource—by supporting our staff, we achieve the best outcomes for our pupils
A friendly, caring, and supportive team environment
High-quality, ongoing professional development tailored to your role
A popular and thriving school where staff voice is valued
Frequent and meaningful opportunities for career progression and development
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth, both individually and as part of a team
Show care, nurture, and high expectations for all children
Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a positive outlook
Essential skills and experience:
Experience of working with children, including those with complex needs
A positive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to work collaboratively
Strong communication skills, delivered with clarity, positivity, and compassion
All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.
Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.
By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.