Director of Inclusion

Director of Inclusion

Location: Campus closest to home location

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

Do you believe every learner deserves the opportunity to belong, achieve and thrive?

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an exceptional Director of Inclusion to lead our college-wide approach to inclusion, ensuring all learners can access, participate in and succeed in high-quality education, regardless of background, need or starting point.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to drive inclusive practice across the college, leading services that support learners with SEND, additional needs and other barriers to participation. Working closely with curriculum teams, professional services and external partners, you will help create a culture where inclusion is everyone's responsibility and where all learners can achieve ambitious outcomes.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about inclusion, belonging and improving life chances.
• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for learners.
• Can lead and inspire others to deliver high-quality inclusive practice.
• Has experience of leading SEND, learner support or inclusion services.
• Is committed to high expectations and positive destinations for all learners.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference, shape inclusive practice across the college and ensure every learner has the support, opportunities and confidence to thrive.

Director of Inclusion – Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the college's inclusion agenda, embedding equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all campuses and curriculum areas.

• Lead and manage Additional Learning Support (ALS), SEND provision, safeguarding, wellbeing, learner support services, and related inclusion teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for learners.

• Develop and implement the college's Inclusion Strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, funding requirements, and best practice.

• Champion inclusive teaching, learning and assessment by working collaboratively with curriculum leaders to remove barriers to participation, achievement and progression.

• Ensure effective safeguarding arrangements are embedded across the college, promoting a strong culture of learner safety, wellbeing and positive mental health.

• Oversee high-quality support for learners with additional needs, ensuring timely interventions, effective use of resources, and excellent learner outcomes.

• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, employers, schools, universities, health services and external agencies to enhance opportunities and support for learners.

• Use data and performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of inclusion services, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with Ofsted, ESFA and other regulatory frameworks.

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

Director of Inclusion – Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

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

• Extensive knowledge of SEND, Additional Learning Support, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion legislation, and learner support services.

• A proven track record of leading strategic change and improving outcomes for diverse 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 (level 6/7 PGCE equivalent)

•  Degree (Level 6) 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: 15th August 2026

Shortlist date: 16th August 2026

Interview date: 26th August 2026