Inclusion Leader

The Lime Trees; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing

Leadership development opportunities

Senior leadership pathway

Job summary

Lime Tree Primary School in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an ambitious inclusion leader to drive SEND strategy and safeguarding across the school. You will work with senior leaders to shape policy, mentor staff, and oversee EHCPs, ensuring inclusive practice for all pupils.

The role offers leadership development, collaborative teamwork, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing within a caring, high‑ambition school community.

Qualifications

• QTS and NASENCO qualifications.
• Experience leading SEND/Inclusion and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong leadership in multi-agency partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day SEND provision and EHCP processes.
• Line manage LSAs and lead the inclusion strategy.
• Analyse data to evaluate intervention impact.
• Lead safeguarding for Looked‑After Children (LAC).
• Communicate with families and external professionals.

Skills

SEND leadership

Safeguarding leadership

Staff mentorship

Collaboration

Education

QTS

NASENCO

Job description

• A holistic, research-led ethos: Guided by our core vision: Healthy Body, Healthy Brain, Healthy Heart. We prioritise personal development and well-being alongside academic ambition.


• Ofsted validated inclusive practice: Inspectors praised Lime Tree as a "very inclusive school" where "leaders have high ambition for all pupils" and children "trust that adults will ensure they are kept safe".


• Leadership opportunities: Pastoral/Wellbeing Team Lead, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will shape school policy, drive whole‑school strategy, and lead high‑impact CPD.


• Work within a collaborative network: Benefit from shared expertise, resources, and workload‑aware practices within our collaborative school.


• Strong career development: Access tailored coaching and supervision, structured mentorship, dedicated support for your growth and professional opportunities within our school and the local area.


• Specialist Resource Provision (SRP): We have two established specialist resource provisions for pupils with an autism diagnosis, led by a highly experienced teacher with specialist knowledge and expertise in supporting children with autism., 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.

  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.

  Full time, permanent contract

Required January 2027 Are you an ambitious, compassionate leader driven to make a tangible difference in children's lives? Lime Tree Primary School is a caring, inclusive and ambitious school community in Surbiton. We believe every child deserves an excellent, holistic education and strive to create a culture where both pupils and staff flourish. Our values of respect, kindness, equality, compassion, resilience and happiness underpin all aspects of school life. A vibrant diverse school inclusion is the beating heart of our community. 52% of our children speak English as an additional language, 31% receive Pupil Premium funding, and 43% have SEND needs, something we are proud of and celebrate. We are looking for an exceptional, forward‑thinking inclusion leader to join our team and champion equitable outcomes across all pupil groups. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to be a part of the senior leadership team. We are proud to offer:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their starting point.


• Engaged pupils who are keen to learn and succeed.


• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, working with a collaborative staff team who develop through a lesson study model.


• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.


• Judged as 'Good' during the last Ofsted inspection.


• Leadership development opportunities both within school and through external agencies.