Inclusion Manager

St George’s School, A Church of England Academy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive academy in Blackburn seeks an Inclusion Manager to support the Senior Leadership Team and ensure high standards of teaching for all students, reflecting the school's Christian values. Ideal candidates will bring leadership experience, knowledge of inclusion strategies, and strong communication skills. The role offers part-time hours and a fixed-term contract until Summer 2026 with various professional development opportunities.',,.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee benefits

Qualifications

• Recent successful leadership experience, such as phase or senior leader.
• Full understanding of child protection and safeguarding processes.
• Innovative and creative approach to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Act as SENCo and ensure compliance with relevant codes and acts.
• Liaise with teachers and families to ensure support for pupils.
• Provide professional development for staff on inclusion.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of SEND

Commitment to high standards

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Understanding of SEND Code of Practice

Job description

## Inclusion Manager### We are searching for the best education professionals* Inclusion Manager# Inclusion ManagerEmployerLocation: Blackburn, LancashireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Summer 2026Salary: Leadership 2 - 5 (£53,069 - £57,137 fte)Posted: 19th December 2025Start Date: 2nd February 2026Expires: 11th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 2nd February 2026Job ID: 1527362Start Date: 2nd February 2026* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Summer 2026* Job ID: 1527362* Share :**Inclusion Manager****13 hours per week (2 days), Part Time** (possibility of additional hours, subject to budget availability)**Fixed Term until Summer 2026****All Year Round – 52.143 Weeks****OVERVIEW:**We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Inclusion Manager to join the SLT of this progressive and happy school. The right candidate for this role may have recent successful leadership experience, for example, phase/curriculum leader, deputy headteacher or assistant headteacher, as well as the knowledge and passion to take on the role of SENCO. They will have the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of teachers in new strategies to improve teaching and learning over the whole school and will deliver excellent teaching and learning in their classroom. They will be fully committed to promoting our Christian ethos and will reflect the school’s vision and values by promoting and developing a learning and caring culture.**WHAT WE OFFER:*** A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning, are positive, cheerful and well behaved.* Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.* Positive relationships with parents/ carers and the wider community.* Development opportunities within our academies trust and investment in your professional development and future career.* Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.* Local Government Pension Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family* Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox* Cycle to work scheme**JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Be an effective member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headteacher in the organisation, management and development of the school, with specific responsibility for inclusion.* Act as SENCo, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act.* Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting, and monitoring of LAC and other vulnerable pupils.* Liaise with families, teachers and other professionals to ensure joined-up support.* Provide CPD and support for staff on all areas of inclusion, including SEND, EAL, behaviour and safeguarding.* Teach as directed by the Headteacher, demonstrating outstanding inclusive classroom practice.**THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:*** Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.* Have an innovative and creative approach.* Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.* Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike.* Have excellent communication skills.Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school or to contact us for an informal conversation.**Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11:59pm****Proposed interview date: Wednesday 14th January 2026**Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### St Luke and St Philip's CofE Primary AcademyPart of### Cidari Multi Academy Trust