Lead of Inclusion and Personalised Pathways (Seacole)

Lead of Inclusion and Personalised Pathways (Seacole)

Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L7 L11 (£60,415 - £66,368)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead Seacole, Kingsway Park High School’s newly developed inclusive support base, and help shape ambitious personalised pathways for students experiencing barriers to mainstream education.

Seacole is designed to provide relational, aspirational and highly personalised support for students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex barriers impacting engagement, attendance and learning. The successful candidate will play a central role in establishing the culture, systems and inclusive practice that underpin Seacole moving forward.

The school is making a significant investment into the development of Seacole, including specialist teaching spaces, intervention rooms, sensory facilities and adaptive learning environments designed to support vulnerable students whilst maintaining strong connections to mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and day-to-day operation of Seacole and personalised pathways
• Develop inclusive approaches that support engagement, reintegration and belonging
• Coordinate and quality assure external alternative provision placements where appropriate
• Oversee adaptive curriculum pathways and personalised support strategies
• Lead and support staff working within Seacole
• Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and wider school teams
• Promote high expectations, relational practice and inclusive support
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and student progress to evaluate impact

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Strong understanding of SEMH and inclusive practice
• Experience supporting students experiencing barriers to mainstream education
• Experience leading or coordinating personalised pathways, interventions or support systems
• Excellent relational, communication and leadership skills
• A passionate and values-driven leader committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
• Someone who believes inclusion should never mean lowering ambition

Why Join Kingsway Park High School?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a newly developed inclusive support base
• Significant investment into specialist learning environments and facilities
• A highly supportive and values-driven school community
• Commitment to staff development and leadership progression
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the life chances of young people

How to apply

Please visit out website to apply: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 (Midday)

Interviews: Friday 22^nd May 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.