Inclusion Leader

Lime Tree Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Tree Primary School is seeking an experienced leader to drive SEND and inclusion across the school. You will line manage LSAs, oversee EHCP processes, and analyse data to measure intervention impact, shaping the inclusion strategy.

Collaborating with the SRP Lead and wider staff, you will ensure provision is effective, inclusive and responsive to pupils’ needs, while acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and supporting Looked-After Children and vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NASENCO or National Award for SEND Co-ordination.
• Proven experience supporting or leading SEND/Inclusion with knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Strategic SEND & inclusion leadership: oversee day-to-day SEND provision, line manage LSAs, manage EHCP processes/annual reviews, analyse data and implement inclusion strategy.
• Work with SRP Lead and staff to ensure provision is effective, inclusive and responsive to pupils’ needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure provision aligns with EHCPs and statutory requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication with families, external professionals and the wider school team.
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked-After Children, supporting wellbeing.
• Lead strategies to accelerate progress for EAL, Pupil Premium, disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.
• Deliver SEND training and guide staff on inclusive, research-led classroom practices.

Skills

SEND/Inclusion leadership

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEND Co-ordination / NASENCO

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic SEND & inclusion leadership: Oversee day-to-day SEND provision, line manage Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), manage EHCP processes/annual reviews for mainstream pupils and analyse data to evaluate intervention impact and implement the inclusion strategy.

• Working closely with the SRP Lead, who oversees the unit’s strategy, and the wider staff team to ensure provision is effective, inclusive and responsive to pupils’ individual needs.

• Monitor pupil progress: Analyse pupils' progress and outcomes, ensuring provision is aligned with EHCPs and statutory requirements.

• Communication: Facilitate effective communication with families, external professionals and the wider school team.

• Pastoral & safeguarding lead: Work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked-After Children (LAC), working with the Pastoral/Wellbeing team to support mental health across the school.

• Provision for EAL & pupil premium: Work alongside SLT to lead strategies that accelerate progress and narrow attainment gaps for EAL, Pupil Premium, disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.

• Staff mentorship & coaching: Deliver targeted SEND training and guide teaching staff on inclusive, research-led classroom practices.

Who we are looking for

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEND Co-ordination / NASENCO

• Experience: Proven experience supporting or leading SEND/Inclusion, with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding procedures.

• Leadership Capabilities: An empowering leader skilled in guiding support staff, managing change, building strong multi-agency partnerships, and fostering warm, trusting relationships with families.