Inclusion Lead & SENDCO – Strategic School Leader

Westways Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Westways Primary School is seeking a dedicated Inclusion Lead & SENDCO for a part-time role. You will lead SEND and pastoral provision, train support staff and work with families and agencies to raise standards.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, aim for NPQ SENCO, have SEND experience, manage EHCPs, oversee provision mapping, and lead safeguarding as DSL, ensuring every pupil achieves aspirational outcomes in a diverse, high‑achieving school.

Qualifications

• SENDCO leadership experience with improving pupil progress
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and assessment tools
• Experience managing EHCPs and annual reviews
• Ability to lead safeguarding as DSL and CLA designated
• Experience training support staff and appraising teams
• Strategic planning with SLT to monitor provision for vulnerable learners

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND and pastoral provisions across the school
• Train and supervise support staff in SEND delivery
• Collaborate with families and external agencies
• Oversee EHCP applications and annual reviews
• Develop provision mapping and maintain accurate records
• Coordinate SEND, nurture, and pastoral provision
• Lead safeguarding duties as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Lead pupil review meetings and contribute to curriculum planning

Skills

SENDCO & Inclusion Lead

Strategic leadership

Collaborative approach

Communication & liaison

Quality first teaching

Pupil progress focus

Pastoral provision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ SENCO)

Tools

Birmingham Toolkit

Sheffield Support Grid

Job description

Westways Primary School is seeking a dedicated Inclusion Lead & SENDCO for a part-time role. You will lead SEND and pastoral provision, train support staff and work with families and agencies to raise standards.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, aim for NPQ SENCO, have SEND experience, manage EHCPs, oversee provision mapping, and lead safeguarding as DSL, ensuring every pupil achieves aspirational outcomes in a diverse, high‑achieving school.