Make a difference. Lead inclusion. Change lives.
The King’s School is looking for a passionate and committed Internal Inclusion Leader to lead and develop our internal pathways provision, The Hive, our internal provision for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a newly created role with real scope to shape and influence practice, offering a unique opportunity to make a profound and lasting difference to some of our most vulnerable learners.
You will play a key role in driving inclusive practice across the school, supporting students to re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.
You will lead a nurturing, structured provision that enables students to build confidence, improve engagement, and successfully reintegrate into mainstream education.
Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo), you will drive both the day-to-day delivery and strategic development of this vital provision, ensuring it has maximum impact for the students who need it most.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage The Hive, ensuring a safe, structured and aspirational environment for students
- Coordinate and quality assure personalised learning pathways and targeted interventions
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, attendance, behaviour and reintegration outcomes
- Line manage and develop staff within the provision, promoting high standards of practice
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and leaders to support inclusion across the school
- Lead on EHCP processes, annual reviews and multi-agency working for students accessing The Hive provision
- Build strong relationships with families and external professionals to support student success
- Play an active role in shaping the whole-school SEND strategy and strengthening inclusive practice
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has experience working within, or leading, a SEND or SEMH provision
- Holds a Level 5 SEND qualification (or equivalent) and degree-level education
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND processes
- Is skilled in building relationships with young people, families and professionals
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to lead and develop others
- Shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and student wellbeing
Why Join Us?
- A unique opportunity to shape and develop a key inclusion provision
- Work as part of a dedicated and supportive leadership and SEND team
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A role ideal for candidates considering a future pathway into teaching
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable young people
Contract details
- Permanent contract
- 37 hours per week
- Term-time only + 5 days
- 195 working days per year
Ready to make a real difference?
If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Take the next step and complete the online application form submit a supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability for this role.
School visits and further information
Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. Please contact us at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 601701 to arrange this.
The King’s School
The King’s School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong sense of pride and tradition. Consistently recognised as one of the top‑performing schools in the Wakefield District and ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress, we continue to build on a long history of academic excellence.
Our culture is rooted in raising aspirations and improving life chances for every student, guided by our core values and a supportive, caring ethos. As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, our rich heritage combines with a forward‑looking approach to provide an inspiring environment where students thrive and staff careers flourish.
As part of Pontefract Academies Trust - recently recognised for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Award -staff wellbeing and satisfaction remain central to our work. Across the Trust, 85% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work, well above national benchmarks, and feedback within The King’s School reflects the same positive, supportive culture.
Staff say:
I genuinely love working at King’s!
My line manager always takes my personal needs into account and shows genuine care for my wellbeing.
For further insight into our school, we invite you to watch our promotional film ‘Where will King’s take you?’, and visit our website for further information.
What we offer
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals
- Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 31 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after 10 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eye care via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children.
We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 22 June 2026
- Interviews to be held: Friday 03 July 2026
- Start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Application Process
- Complete application form via our website
Contact Us
- Tel: 01977 601701
- Email: recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk