Director of Inclusion

Director of Inclusion

Location: Campus closest to home location

Salary: £60,170 - £65,582 per year (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)

We are seeking a committed and ambitious Director of Inclusion who believes that every learner, regardless of their background, circumstances or individual needs, deserves the opportunity to belong, achieve and thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a college that is proud of its inclusive culture and ambitious about what more can be achieved. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader who is passionate about creating environments where every learner feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.

You will bring the determination, credibility and vision to build on existing strengths, champion innovation and drive an ambitious inclusion agenda across the college. With experience of supporting students with SEND, declared needs and a wide range of barriers to learning, you will have the confidence to influence practice, inspire colleagues and challenge the status quo where opportunities exist to further enhance the learner experience.

You will understand that inclusion is everyone's responsibility and be committed to working collaboratively with staff, learners, families and external partners to create a culture where high expectations, aspiration and belonging are at the heart of everything we do.

As Director of Inclusion, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for inclusion across the college, ensuring equality of opportunity, belonging and high aspirations are embedded in every aspect of college life.

• Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious Inclusion Strategy that removes barriers to participation, achievement and progression for all learners.

• Champion inclusive teaching, learning and assessment, working collaboratively with leaders and staff to ensure all learners can access a high-quality educational experience.

• Drive improvements in participation, attendance, wellbeing, achievement and progression through evidence informed practice and targeted intervention.

• Build strong partnerships with learners, families, employers, schools, local authorities and external agencies to strengthen support and create opportunities for learners.

• Use data, insight and learner voice to evaluate impact, challenge underperformance and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and excellence.

• Ensure the college meets its statutory, regulatory and funding responsibilities while remaining ambitious in its commitment to inclusion and learner success.

Who We're Looking For

You will be a committed and ambitious educational leader with experience of driving inclusive practice and improving outcomes for learners. You will bring a strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEND, declared needs and other barriers to learning, together with the determination and resilience to ensure those barriers do not limit aspiration, achievement or progression.

Through your leadership, you will inspire others, champion high expectations and help shape an inclusive college where all learners can achieve their full potential.

Director of Inclusion – Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Leadership experience within further education, higher education, schools, or a similarly complex educational environment.

• Knowledge of SEND, Additional Learning Support, equality, diversity and inclusion.

• A proven track record of leading strategic change and improving outcomes for diverse and disadvantaged learner groups.

• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of quality improvement, funding and regulatory requirements relating to inclusion and learner support.

• A passion for creating inclusive environments where every learner feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

• A recognised Teaching Qualification

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification

What We Offer

💷 Salary: £60,170 - £65,582 per year (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)

🕰️ Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

✔️ Benefits

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme

• 35 days paid annual leave, plus 8 paid bank holidays

• Paid College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week paid Christmas shutdown

• Access to Free On-Site Gyms at multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts on retail, technology, travel and leisure

• Cycle-to-Work scheme to support sustainable commuting

• Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunities

• Additional benefits including discounted meals, hair and beauty services, and exclusive offers on local attractions

Lead the college's vision for inclusion and help create an environment where every learner is supported to achieve, belong and succeed. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive future for education.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 5th October 2026

Shortlist date: 6th October 2026

Interview date: TBC