Director of Inclusion
| Posting date: | 18 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 316f2551-b4d8-45a4-b13a-649f59704956 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Director of Inclusion with a commitment to inclusive education to join its dedicated and talented Middle Leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to continue to raise standards and outcomes across the school and to drive the Inclusion Faculty further on its journey to success. A key leadership role within the school, it offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people and to shape a truly inclusive culture of high expectations and outcomes.
As Director of Inclusion, you will lead the strategic development of SEND provision, working closely with senior leaders, staff, families, and external agencies to deliver high-quality, inclusive education. You will have a strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, a history of strong outcomes and successful leadership, and champion a culture of high expectations, ensuring that teaching is adaptive, responsive, and meets the diverse needs of all learners and be an integral part of our Raising Standards Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Colchester Academy, a school committed to ensuring that every student is known, supported, and challenged to succeed. As Director of Inclusion, you will be at the heart of this mission—leading change, supporting staff, and ensuring that no student is left behind.
The NPQ SENCO is desirable; however, we will support the right candidate to achieve this qualification.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
Colchester Academy is an outward facing research-based school, with pedagogy firmly rooted in the Principles of Instruction and a knowledge rich curriculum. We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others.
Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
Further details about the role
To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.
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.
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Director of Inclusion with a commitment to inclusive education to join its dedicated and talented Middle Leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to continue to raise standards and outcomes across the school and to drive the Inclusion Faculty further on its journey to success. A key leadership role within the school, it offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people and to shape a truly inclusive culture of high expectations and outcomes.
As Director of Inclusion, you will lead the strategic development of SEND provision, working closely with senior leaders, staff, families, and external agencies to deliver high-quality, inclusive education. You will have a strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, a history of strong outcomes and successful leadership, and champion a culture of high expectations, ensuring that teaching is adaptive, responsive, and meets the diverse needs of all learners and be an integral part of our Raising Standards Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Colchester Academy, a school committed to ensuring that every student is known, supported, and challenged to succeed. As Director of Inclusion, you will be at the heart of this mission—leading change, supporting staff, and ensuring that no student is left behind.
The NPQ SENCO is desirable; however, we will support the right candidate to achieve this qualification.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
Colchester Academy is an outward facing research-based school, with pedagogy firmly rooted in the Principles of Instruction and a knowledge rich curriculum. We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others.
Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
Further details about the role
To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.
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.