Inclusion Support Advisory Teacher (2 Posts)

These are established posts within the Inclusion Support Service. We will consider applications for alternative hours for part of these posts.

The Inclusion Support Service is recruiting two specialist peripatetic Advisory Teachers from 1st January 2027 to be based around the Dronfield and South Derbyshire areas.

Inclusion Support Advisory Teachers are a team of specialist teachers who will work intensively with schools to enable the inclusion of children and young people in their mainstream setting where their inclusion has been particularly difficult and there is a need for co-ordination to ensure support is in place in a timely manner.

They work collaboratively with colleagues within Inclusion Support Services and within the wider Schools and Learning department, to achieve the best outcomes. They will champion inclusion and act as a catalyst for change for children or young people with additional needs and sometimes highly complex emotional needs and challenging behaviours.

Key responsibilities include:

1. To develop the skills and knowledge of school staff to increase the inclusive capacity of schools and settings across the county.
2. Champion inclusion and act as a catalyst for change for children or young people with additional and sometimes highly complex needs and challenging behaviours.
3. Actively produce, implement and contribute to strategies to support a child or young person’s access to both the academic and social aspects of school, including creating and contributing to support plans, personalised learning plans, transition support plans (sometimes long term) and moving into adulthood plans.
4. Work alongside Headteachers, SENCos, teachers, pastoral teams and school-based staff to help shape the learning journey for children and young people with SEND and additional needs so that they can be included in their school community and move confidently to the next stage of their education; gaining the life skills, self-awareness and independence they need to thrive and be successful.
5. To analyse data linked to inclusion and attendance issues in order to develop a better understanding across schools and services of vulnerabilities, areas of development and solutions
6. To ensure a focus on enabling and empowering school and setting-based professionals to meet the needs of their learners.
7. To work in partnership with schools and settings; modelling best practice, delivering training and demonstrating and sharing a variety of resources, impactful approaches, and strategies to enable access, progress, and inclusion.

What we offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service.
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increase.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres and much more!

Applicants must upload a letter of application to be considered for shortlisting.

If you would like to discuss this post further please contact Sian Mansey, email address: sian.mansey@derbyshire.gov.uk or 01629 538131.

Provisional Interview Date: 22nd October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.