Inclusion Lead

• Tollgate Primary School
• Address:Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6DG
• Salary:27254 - 29540 per annum (21556 - 23365 actual)
• Hours:35 hours per week 38 weeks per year Monday Friday 8.30am 4pm with 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak
• Contract:Permanent required to start 13 April 2026
• Reference:8439

Tollgate Primary School are seeking a passionate and committed Inclusion Lead to join our supportive staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven to make a positive difference to childrens lives and is dedicated to promoting inclusion wellbeing and success for all learners.

You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and relational practice recognising the vital role that positive relationships and emotional security play in learning. You will believe that children learn best when they are supported to develop the skills they need to thrive within the classroom and wider school community.

You will have experience and confidence in using de-escalation strategies to support individual children helping them to regulate emotions and remain engaged in learning. Working closely with colleagues families and external professionals you will contribute to creating a calm nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and understood.

We can offer you a strong staff team and enthusiastic children who all form part of #TeamTollgate. We will provide continuous professional development within school and the wider trust.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate reflective and enthusiastic about inclusive education and who is eager to play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for children.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Candidate Information Pack (pdf).

If you would like to know more about the role or visit to visit the school please contact Helen Underhill by either calling or by emailing .

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting the Unity Schools Partnerships website.

Closing date: 9am 23 February 2026.

Interview date: 26 February 2026.

Please note we may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous preemployment checks including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality diversity and fair recruitment practices and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work parttime or as a jobshare we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.