Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SPA/70503

Location

Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

51,773.00 - 55,747.00 Annually (FTE)


Leadership Pay Scales L1 - L4, full time, permanent

Closing Date

12:00pm, 15th Oct 2025

Start Date

As soon as possible or 01-01-2026- pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

21st October 2025
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About this Role

The role of Inclusion Lead will require you to work with the Headship Team and as part of the Senior Leadership Team to take responsibility for managing and developing Inclusion, including the SENDCo and DDSL role.

In particular, successful applicants should have:

The relevant degree and QTS Proven highly successful teaching experience Leadership experience with a deep understanding of SEND provision Understanding of the key characteristics of an effective learning environment within your phase Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and articulate what constitutes effective teaching and learning within your phase Ability to inspire, lead and motivate children and staff, being an exemplary practitioner who leads by example with high standards Ability to influence the quality of teaching and learning Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people

You should:

Have strong leadership skills that result in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and EAL Have experience of undertaking or overseeing the DSL role, ensuring robust safeguarding policies and procedures are embedded and upheld Have the ability to maintain confidentiality Have commitment to personal and professional development Excellent interpersonal skills Be passionate about improving the quality of provision for all children

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development

: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive & Collaborative:

Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

Well-being Focus

: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

Innovation & Impact

: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.

Making a difference

: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:


Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust. Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.


We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.



All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.


The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.