Inclusion Lead with SEND (Maternity Cover)

Leesons Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leesons Primary School seeks an Inclusion Lead with SEND to drive high standards for vulnerable learners and lead on SEN provision. The post is a Fixed-Term Contract maternity cover, based in school hours and supported by an SEN assistant.

You will lead on achievement for children with SEND, influence teaching and learning across the school, and contribute to CPD and strategic planning within the School Development Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEN provision in a primary setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and support colleagues.
• Willingness to complete the National SENCO Award.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision and monitor progress for vulnerable groups.
• Line manage Teaching Assistants and oversee CPD delivery.
• Contribute to School Development Plan and Self-Evaluation.
• Develop class profiles of needs and analyze data for impact.

Skills

SEN leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

CPD delivery

Education

National SENCO Award

Job description

Vacancy: Inclusion Lead with SEND

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract Maternity Cover

Grade: MPS + SEN Allowance

Hours: Mon- Fri - (FT) 32.5 hours per week 8:30am - 3:30pm with 30-minute unpaid break

Are you a highly motivated, talented, inspirational classroom practitioner with significant SEND/Inclusion experience? We can offer you an inclusive, friendly three form entry school with a very supportive staff team and opportunities for continuous professional development, where every member of staff strives to ensure that every child achieves their personal best.

The role is based out of class and involves leading on achievement for children in vulnerable groups, including children with SEND. The role is supported by an SEN assistant. The role also includes a wider responsibility for developing teaching and learning throughout the school.

We are looking for a strong practitioner with experience of leading SEN provision with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues and who is passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children. The suitable candidate will have, be in the process of or willing to complete the National SENCO Award.

The successful candidate will work closely with Teachers and TAs ensuring optimum impact on achievement for all children, but particularly those in vulnerable groups across the school. This person will take responsibility for the raising of standards in SEND provision. The role will involve supporting the strategic planning for the school, with significant input / responsibility for areas of the School Development Plan and School Self Evaluation Form and then ensuring delivery of the objectives set. This will include (amongst other things): leading the school provision map; developing class profile of needs; the analysis of data; line management of Teaching Assistants; leading areas of performance management; assisting in the delivery of CPD; liaising with families.

Spring Trust strives to offer the very best education within our power to every child we can reach. Our member schools are part of a family that shares our knowledge, expertise, and resources to change children’s lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all shortlisted candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, or civil partnership.

If you would like to find out more, please visit our school website: www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk