Job title and organisation: Inclusion Manager - Poplars Farm Primary School
Salary: SO1 SCP 23-35 (£34,434 - £36,363 FTE)
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Poplars Farm Primary School, Poplars Park Road, Bradford BD2 1LQ
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 9am
Experienced Inclusion Manager required
To start January 2026
Thank you for your interest in the role of Inclusion Manager at Poplars Farm Primary School.
Poplars Farm Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Inclusion Manager to join our friendly, inclusive and outward-facing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with passion, drive and a commitment to ensuring the very best outcomes for all children.
At Poplars Farm, we strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment where every pupil is supported to develop a genuine love of learning, an enquiring mind, and the confidence to achieve their full potential. We place equal importance on both personal and social development, as well as academic achievement.
Our school values, embodied in our GROW ethos, reflect local and global perspectives. We celebrate diversity and nurture pupils to recognise their unique strengths while developing as responsible, compassionate citizens.
We are looking for an Inclusion Manager who:
- Has a proven track record of supporting children with a wide range of needs and managing attendance
- Brings vision, commitment and a positive outlook
- Is able to lead, guide and inspire colleagues
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, equity and high-quality provision for all
Poplars Farm is a friendly, inclusive and outward-looking school where children are at the heart of every decision we make. We are proud to serve a diverse, vibrant community and to be recognised for our commitment to nurturing confident, happy and successful learners.
Our vision is to provide a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment where every pupil is valued as an individual. Through our GROW values, we encourage all learners to develop a love of learning, curiosity, empathy and a strong sense of personal and social responsibility at a local and global level.
We are seeking a highly experienced Inclusion Manager who shares our commitment to equity, inclusion and exceptional support for all children.
This is a strategic and hands-on role for an individual with experience of supporting children with a wide range of needs — including SEND, SEMH, attendance barriers and pastoral challenges. The successful candidate will be an inspirational practitioner capable of leading inclusive practice across the school and working closely with families and external partners.
You will join a supportive team that believes strongly in professional growth, collaboration and child-centred practice.
Overall Purpose of the Role
- To lead, coordinate and promote high-quality inclusion, SEND provision and pastoral support across the school.
- As Attendance Lead, you will play a crucial role in promoting and improving pupil attendance across Poplars Farm Primary School, ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential through regular school attendance.
- To ensure every child receives the guidance, intervention and personalised support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Please take the time to read the candidate application pack, where full information, job description and person specification is included.
If you believe this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we would encourage a visit to our school and meet our team. A tour will be held on Monday 8th December 2025 at 3:30pm.
To book a tour, or for any further questions, please contact Mrs Tracey Simpson, School Business Manager by email: tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk or tel: 01274 307490.
To apply go to www.prospectsonline.co.uk
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 10th December 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025
We look forward to welcoming applicants who share our passion for inclusive education and child-centred practice.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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