We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Inclusion Manager to strengthen SEND and EAL provision across our family of schools, helping to ensure that every pupil receives the support she needs to thrive.

Working within the Education Directorate, you will help turn our Trust-wide ambitions for inclusion into consistent, evidence-informed practice across GDST schools. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale, working with school leaders, SENCOs, EAL coordinators and specialist colleagues to strengthen inclusive teaching, targeted support and outcomes for pupils.

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. You will develop practical frameworks, guidance and resources for schools, while keeping colleagues informed about relevant developments in 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 will include analysing data, contributing to quality assurance and school review activity, supporting inspection readiness and helping schools meet their statutory responsibilities.

You will also lead and support Trust-wide professional networks and learning opportunities, enabling colleagues to share expertise and develop strong, 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.

The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles:

• We put girls first.
• We think and act fearlessly.
• We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls.
• We are a family of schools.
• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff.

As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine more than 150 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practice, excellent facilities and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.

Why join us

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 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.

There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you will be part of it. You will work alongside some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, whatever your role, you will play a major part in the highly regarded education we provide for our girls.