Inclusion Manager (SEND & EAL) in London

• Inclusion Manager
• Salary: Trust Office Grade 3 Start
• Date: As Soon As Possible Job ID: 1562563 Posted: 25th June 2026 (Expires 15th July 2026)
• What you’ll be doing

You will support the development and implementation of the GDST’s approach to inclusion, with a particular focus on SEND and EAL.

This involves creating practical frameworks, guidance, and resources for schools, and keeping colleagues informed about legislation, policy, research and effective practice.

You will work directly with schools to provide expert support and constructive challenge, helping leaders evaluate the quality and impact of their provision.

This includes analysing data, contributing to quality assurance, school review activity, supporting inspection readiness and ensuring schools meet their statutory responsibilities.

You will lead and support Trust‑wide professional networks and learning opportunities, enabling colleagues to share expertise and develop inclusive practice across the GDST.

The role includes line management responsibility for the Trust Consultant Teacher for SEND and EAL and the International Students Network Chair.

• What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role
• Qualified teacher status, or equivalent relevant professional experience within education.
• Significant experience of leading or coordinating SEND provision, ideally as a SENCO or within a whole‑school leadership role.
• Experience of supporting or developing provision for pupils with English as an Additional Language.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and evidence‑informed inclusive practice.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving educational provision and pupil outcomes.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data and use it to inform improvement and decision‑making.
• The credibility and communication skills to influence, support and constructively challenge leaders across a diverse family of schools.
• Experience of designing or delivering professional learning, guidance or resources for colleagues.
• A collaborative, thoughtful and solutions‑focused approach, with a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for pupils.

Who we are

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 24 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales.

We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united by a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.
• Training grants for qualifications.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Generous pension schemes.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment.
• Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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