Inclusion Lead

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Inclusion Lead (temporary, 12 weeks) to champion the education of Children Looked After (CLA).

• The role is pivotal in advocating for CLA within schools and educational settings, ensuring high aspirations, achievement, and smooth transitions.

• Direct experience of working with CLA in an educational context is the most important requirement for this role.

• The post-holder will monitor academic progress, support Personal Education Plans (PEPs), collaborate with multi-agency teams, provide guidance to school staff, and support transitions to maintain continuity of education.

• This is a part-time role (29.5 hours per week) based at The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Act as an advocate for CLA, promoting their educational attainment and personal development.

• Monitor academic progress, attendance, and wellbeing using data systems to identify underachievement early and coordinate interventions.

• Support the development, quality assurance, and review of PEPs, ensuring they are meaningful, SMART, and reflect the child’s voice.

• Collaborate with social workers, designated teachers, carers, and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to education and care.

• Provide guidance and support to school staff on trauma-informed practice, attachment awareness, inclusive strategies, and interventions.

• Assist with managing transitions between schools, key stages, or care placements to minimise disruption and maintain continuity in education.

• Promote equity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing across educational settings.

• Contribute to safeguarding practices and multi-agency working to support CLA effectively.

Skills/Experience:

• Direct experience of working with Children Looked After (CLA) in educational settings.

• Qualified teacher or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and young people.

• Strong knowledge of the education system and the barriers faced by CLA.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to influence and support schools to improve outcomes for CLA.

• Experience in multi-agency working and safeguarding.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing.

• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and attachment-aware approaches.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 20/11/2025.

• Qualified teacher or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and young people.

• Hours: 29.5 per week (minimum 2 days onsite).

• Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, UK.