Director of Inclusion

Are you a visionary leader with a relentless commitment to removing barriers and ensuring every child has a place to belong? Rainhill High School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Inclusion to lead our strategic approach to SEND, disadvantage, and targeted support, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point, can Learn, Think, Contribute, and Care. You will be the strategic lead for closing the gap for our most vulnerable learners ensuring that inclusion is woven into the fabric of the school’s Quality of Education. You will hold high expectations for all, ensuring that statutory duties are met with rigour and that every resource is deployed to maximise pupil progress, leading a 'Team Around the Child' that includes our SENCo function, Safeguarding, and specialised support staff. This role to start in September 2026 (or earlier), is a pivotal Senior Leadership position designed for a values-driven leader, who understands that true inclusion is the 'engine room' of a forward thinking school. The successful candidate will: Possess a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act, with the ability to translate complex needs into actionable classroom strategies. Can work in dynamic partnership with the Assistant Principal (QE) to operationalise our Pupil Premium strategy, ensuring it makes a sustained difference on the ground. Be an expert in co-production, building powerful relationships with parents, carers, and external partners to ensure our students' aspirations are at the heart of every decision. Have the analytical skill to use qualitative and quantitative data to identify emerging needs, such as SEMH or EBSA both quickly and accurately. If you are passionate about developing others, driving improvement and have the passion to make a lasting difference ensuring every student feels they belong, we would love to hear from you. Key dates Closing date: 09:00 on Tuesday 05 May 2026 Interviews: Friday 08 May 2026