Inclusion Manager SENDCo (Annecy Catholic Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility on hours

Job summary

Annecy Catholic Primary School is seeking an Inclusion Manager SENDCo on a permanent part-time basis (19.5 hours per week). The role leads SEND provision across the school, identifies needs, monitors progress and coaches colleagues.

It includes a seat on the Senior Leadership Team and balances strategic planning with hands-on support for pupils and staff. The SENCo qualification is desirable, and applicants without it will be supported to gain it within two years.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of SEND legislation and practice.
• Accurate assessment to identify needs and evaluate provision.
• Effective communication and advocacy for pupils with SEND.
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues.
• Balance strategic leadership with day-to-day support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion high-quality SEND provision across the school.
• Use assessment to identify pupil needs, monitor progress and evaluate impact.
• Support, coach and develop colleagues so inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, external agencies and the community to secure outcomes.
• Remove barriers to learning and hold high expectations for all pupils.
• Build positive relationships with children and families and advocate for SEND.
• Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and shape the school's strategic direction.
• Balance strategic leadership with practical day-to-day support.

Skills

SEND provision

Assessment analysis

Coaching colleagues

Advocacy for SEND

Communication skills

Strategic leadership

Education

SENCo qualification

Job description

The governing body of Annecy Catholic Primary School is recruiting an Inclusion Manager SENDCo for a permanent part-time post of 19.5 hours a week. The role centres on leading SEND provision across the school, from identifying needs and monitoring progress to coaching colleagues. It carries a seat on the Senior Leadership Team and asks the post-holder to balance strategic planning with hands-on support for pupils and staff. The SENCo qualification is desirable; applicants without it will be supported to gain it within two years.

What the job involves

• Lead and champion high-quality SEND provision across the school
• Use assessment and analysis to identify pupil needs, monitor progress and evaluate the impact of provision
• Support, coach and develop colleagues so that inclusion is everyone's responsibility
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, external agencies and the wider community to secure outcomes for pupils
• Remove barriers to learning and hold high expectations for all pupils
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families, particularly those facing challenges
• Advocate confidently for pupils with SEND
• Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the school's strategic direction
• Balance strategic leadership with practical day-to-day support for pupils and staff

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and current inclusive practice
• Accurate assessment and analysis to identify needs and evaluate provision
• Effective communication and confident advocacy for pupils with SEND
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day support

Other

• Passion for inclusion and a firm belief that every child can succeed
• High expectations for all pupils and commitment to removing barriers to learning
• Warmth, compassion and a commitment to every child feeling valued and included
• Reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and families

Nice to have

• SENCo qualification

What’s offered

• Full membership of the Senior Leadership Team
• Ongoing professional development and growth
• Mentoring, support and professional development for the right candidate
• Support to achieve the SENCo qualification within two years if not already held
• Collaborative staff team working towards the best outcomes for all learners
• Openness to discussing part-time or full-time hours