Role: Inclusion Coordinator ( 2days)
Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £11,485 - £12,557
Working Pattern: 2 days (to be agreed at interview)
This is a job share opportunity to work alongside our current Inclusion Coordinator. Are you an experienced and visionary leader ready to champion inclusive education across the academy? Join us as the Inclusion Coordinator, where you will direct the strategy and management of all aspects of Inclusion, encompassing SEND, EAL, and Gifted and Talented. This senior role demands exceptional line management skills, in-depth statutory knowledge, and the drive to lead a dedicated team to remove barriers to learning and secure optimal progress for our most vulnerable students.
Welcome from the Principal:
As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the heart of the Woodlands community, just a stone's throw from Doncaster, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.
But what truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Adwick are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.
We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
You will lead, manage, and performance manage the Inclusion Team (including Teaching Assistants) ensuring provision is effective and accountable for student progress. This role acts as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and requires familiarity with the statutory guidance set out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
Key duties include analyzing and interpreting data (Praising Stars) to inform action plans, reviewing provision maps, and ensuring effective deployment of staff. You will also coordinate and chair effective Student Review Meetings, work with external agencies to remove barriers, and lead staff training on inclusivity.
Essential requirements include being educated to A Level standard or above, alongside an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in social care, child protection, or safeguarding. Candidates must possess at least three years' experience working with young people and families in a SEND/Inclusion setting, including experience in a management role.
Crucial skills include professional report writing capabilities, the ability to track data and monitor the progress of vulnerable students, and the capacity to coordinate and chair meetings. A working knowledge of SEND is essential.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
