Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Lead (SENDCo)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Warm school community

Leadership development

Headteacher partnership

Supportive governors

Strategic impact

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Lead (SENDCo) for a London primary school. The role combines strategic leadership with inclusion-driven school improvement and SEND coordination responsibilities.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and governors to raise attainment, implement inclusive practices, and develop staff across key stages. A strong commitment to safeguarding and pastoral care will be essential.

Formación

• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong teaching and learning.
• Proven leadership and school improvement beyond the classroom.
• Strong SEND/Inclusion knowledge and adaptive teaching.
• Understanding of how curriculum, teaching and assessment improve pupil outcomes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

SEND/Inclusion

Curriculum & Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Inspiration & Development

Reflective Practice

High Visibility

Church Ethos Alignment

Senior Leadership Potential

Educación

National Award for SEN Coordination

NPQ for SENCO

Descripción del empleo

Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Lead (SENDCo)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement beyond their own classroom.
• Is ambitious for every child and committed to removing barriers to achievement
• Has a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching.
• Understands how curriculum, teaching and assessment work together to improve pupil outcomes.
• Has high expectations while understanding the importance of inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships.
• Can inspire, motivate, challenge and develop others.
• Is confident in supporting and developing subject and middle leaders.
• Can build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Is reflective, organised and able to make thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions.
• Is positive, resilient and solution-focused.
• Is willing to be highly visible and actively involved in the everyday life of the school.
• Identifies with and will actively support the Christian ethos and values of St Leonard’s CE Primary School.
• Has the ambition and potential to continue developing as a senior leader.

Ideally, you will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCO, or be willing to undertake the appropriate qualification where required.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A warm, welcoming and diverse school community.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference at an exciting point in the school’s development.
• A close and supportive working partnership with the Headteacher.
• A committed staff team who care deeply about the children and the school.
• Supportive governors and Trust colleagues.
• The opportunity to influence and shape the strategic direction of the school.
• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A school committed to strengthening teaching, curriculum, standards and inclusion.
• An environment where professional dialogue, reflection and new ideas are welcomed.
• The opportunity to develop your own leadership experience and aspirations.

Further details about the role

Come and meet us

We believe that choosing the right school is important and strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit St Leonard’s before applying.

This will provide an opportunity to meet key members of staff see the school in action and, most importantly, meet some of our wonderful children.

If you are an ambitious leader who wants to make a difference and would relish the opportunity to help develop an already wonderful school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Key dates:

Interviews: Week Beginning 16th November 2026

St Leonard’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and all appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and any other checks required under current statutory guidance.

Application information

St Leonard’s CE Primary School Mitcham Lane Streatham London SW16 6NP

Application packs and further information are available from the school. Website: www.st-leonards.lambeth.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.