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Inclusion Hub Lead (SMSIHL1225)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our friendly and forward-thinking pastoral team as our Inclusion Hub Lead. You will be joining our friendly and forward-thinking school at a very exciting time; a school that genuinely values the well-being of all and one that is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development.
Scissett Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and truly unique school which caters for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13. We work in strong partnership with Kirkburton Middle School so staff and pupils benefit from the resources of a large school and the personal touch of a small school.
This role will involve leading and managing the school’s inclusion provision; supporting pupils who face challenges in accessing some or all of the mainstream curriculum. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their individual needs or circumstances, are given the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a new post, therefore it provides an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and develop this very important provision within our unique and highly successful school.
The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to identify and remove barriers to learning, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating pupils into mainstream lessons as soon as possible.
In summary the role will include:
- To set up and oversee the day-to-day running of the school inclusion hub.
- To ensure those pupils attending the inclusion hub continue to access learning and make progress through the prescribed curriculum.
- To oversee the pastoral care and academic progress of pupils in the inclusion hub.
- To deliver behaviour workshops and interventions for pupils who are in the inclusion hub.
- To work with pupils, and in partnership with parents, appropriate staff, and other agencies, to bring about improved behaviour and attendance.
- To take on supervisory duties as determined by the school.
The successful applicant will:
- Be flexible and caring.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team.
- Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
- Have a good sense of humour.
What we can offer you:
- Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
- Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
- Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
- Extensive CPD opportunities
- Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
- A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
- For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) holiday entitlement.
- Death in service benefit.
Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.
Other Information
The closing date is Monday 19th January 2026 at 9:100am, with interviews planned for week commencing Monday 2nd February 2026, but could take place earlier if a suitable application is received. The expected start date for the successful candidate would be as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. You are therefore advised to get your return you application as soon as possible.
Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you populate each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form.
The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements, and employment history, you are required on the application form to provide clear and concise examples (in no more than a total of 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the following areas:
- Relevant Experience
- Education and training attainments
- General and specialist knowledge
- Skills and Abilities
- Additional factors including continual professional development
We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.
The Mast Academy 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. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early so early application is advised.