Inclusion & Outcomes Lead

Each role will cover a portfolio of around 8 schools within:

• Either the north-west (Disley, Bury, Sefton) and the Midlands (Birmingham, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire); or
• London and the south-east (Surrey/Hampshire, London) and the Midlands (Birmingham, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire).
This is a high-impact role where you'll influence practice at scale, working as part of the Quality team, alongside school leaders and Regional Directors to strengthen inclusion, improve outcomes, and deliver truly flexible learning pathways that work. Interviews are anticipated to take place between 22 June and 10 July 2026. Why this role matters You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our provision isn't just compliant but also ambitious, innovative and life changing. From improving engagement and attendance to strengthening transitions and destination outcomes, your work will directly shape the futures of children and young people across our Group. What you'll be doing
• Driving improved pupil outcomes from engagement and attendance to reintegration and destinations
• Leading on inclusive practice across schools, removing barriers and championing high expectations
• Developing and strengthening flexible learning pathways and alternative provision
• Using data to identify trends, gaps, and priorities and taking action where it matters most
• Supporting schools with transitions and destination planning so every young person moves on with purpose
• Working in close partnership with Regional Directors and the Quality Team to deliver consistent, high-quality provision
• Providing both support and constructive challenge to school leaderships teams
  
  You're credible, confident and values-led, with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You'll be based within commutable distance of the schools in your portfolio and be prepared to travel regularly to build relationships with school-based teams and to shape practice.
You will bring:
• Proven leadership experience in SEND, inclusion or alternative provision
• A strong track record of driving school improvement and measurable outcomes
• Confidence using data to inform decisions and challenge practice
• The ability to influence, inspire and build strong relationships across multiple settings
• A relentless focus on impact, not just activity, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

At Kedleston Group, we believe inclusion is integral to everything we do. We are looking for 2 exceptional Inclusion & Outcomes Leads to drive meaningful change across our schools, ensuring every young person with special educational needs can thrive., About Kedleston Group We are an independent, specialist provider of education for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions and social, emotional and mental health needs. Our mission is simple; to nurture confident and capable young people through therapeutic and holistic education, preparing them for their next steps in education, work and life. We promise to put our pupils at the heart of everything we do, keep them safe and support them to find their place in the world, and we expect the same commitment from our people.


• The opportunity to influence practice across a growing national group
• A collaborative, values-driven culture focused on continuous improvement
• A role with genuine purpose and impact
• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities
• A range of employee benefits including an enhanced pension scheme, perks, discounts, health and wellbeing support and EAP service