Director of Inclusion and Education - Full-time

Coppice Primary Partnership

• Ref:KCC-F57-9-L
• Posted:18/12/2025
• Pay:L28 (£100,540) - L31 (£108,202)
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:16/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC - between 21st-28th January

Advert

At Coppice Primary Partnership, we believe that every child is capable of producing exceptional outcomes – and that the way we work together matters just as much as what we achieve.

We are a small, values-led primary Trust rooted in our local communities. Each of our schools is proudly individual, but we are united by a shared mission where every child grows culturally and academically through excellence in education, as we empower unique schools to thrive together in partnership. We know that Great schools change lives.

Our “crazy goal” (our vision) is bold: to become net-positive for the world – giving back more energy, knowledge and service than we use. Day to day, we ask a simple question of every choice we make: “Will it give back more than it takes?”

We are now looking for a Director of Inclusion and Education – a key senior leadership role that puts inclusion at the heart of our education strategy where it can play a central part in shaping the future of our Trust.

The role itself

You’ll work closely with the CEO, Headteachers and Trustees to make sure that what we believe in as a Trust is lived out in classrooms, systems and everyday practice – especially for children who need us most.

In practice, that means you will:

• Lead our Trust-wide approach to inclusion, making sure every child has the support they need to thrive.

• Shape and strengthen curriculum, teaching and learning so that it is ambitious, inclusive and genuinely works for all learners.

• Drive a clear, proportionate approach to school improvement and quality assurance, focused on improving, nor proving.

• Coach, support and challenge Headteachers and leaders, helping them grow strong schools while staying true to their individual identity.

• Help us keep asking the right questions as a Trust – including our guiding principle: “Will this give back more than it takes?”

This is a role for someone who combines moral purpose with professional confidence – able to champion inclusion, while also holding high expectations for standards and impact.

Who we're looking for

We are a people-led organisation and this is important to us. We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant senior leadership experience (as a Headteacher, Executive Leader or at Trust level).

• Brings deep, practical expertise in SEND and inclusive practice.

• Understands great teaching, curriculum and assessment, and how these connect to inclusion.

• Can build strong, trusting relationships, while also providing clear challenge when it’s needed.

• Believes in developing people and systems for the long term, not quick fixes.

• Aligns with Coppice’s values and leadership behaviours: accountable, authentic, courageous, inclusive and future-focused

Experience of working across more than one school or within a MAT is helpful, but what matters most is fit, values and credibility. A visit to one of the schools to see what we are about and meet the CEO is recommended. 

Information about the federation

Our 3 schools are Coxheath Primary School, Loose Primary School and St Katherine’s School and Nursery in Snodland. Our work within Coppice is built upon a passionate belief that all children can produce exceptional outcomes.

For additional details about CPP please see our recruitment Pack.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mark Chatley
• Address:Coppice Primary Partnership,
  Loose Road,
  Maidstone,
  Kent,
  ME15 9UW
• Telephone: 01622743549
• Email: markchatley@coppicepp.org

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Director of Inclusion and Education - Person Specification
• Director of Inclusion and Education - Job Description
• Recruitment Pack