Inclusion Leader

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

John Burns Primary School is seeking an Inclusion Leader (0.6) with SENCo experience to join our Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. The post also includes 0.4 class-based teaching cover, offering an exciting opportunity to shape our SEND provision and school improvement.

We seek a diligent, caring professional who can work with families and our teaching team to ensure interventions are effective and standards of learning are high.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly speech and language, ASD and SEMH.
• Experience of leadership and management within a school or educational setting.
• Ability to provide professional leadership and manage a staff team and contribute to other teams to secure high quality teaching.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to promote safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality SEN provision within the school.
• Work with the teaching team to ensure interventions are effective.
• Foster positive relationships with families and carers.
• Collaborate as part of the Senior Leadership Team to drive school improvement.
• Support safeguarding and the wellbeing of pupils.

Skills

SEND leadership

SENCo experience

Staff management

Legislation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you an experienced or aspiring Inclusion Leader, with SENCo experience, looking for an exciting challenge?, We are seeking an Inclusion Leader 0.6 and class-based teaching cover 0.4 to join our team from January 2027, as part of our Senior Leadership Team. We require a diligent, committed and caring person who is passionate about special educational needs, to lead the high-quality SEN provision within our school. We are looking for an experienced practitioner who has excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with our families and work with our teaching team to ensure the impact of all interventions are effective. Do you have:

• a proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly speech and language, ASD and SEMH;
• experience of successful leadership and management within a school or other educational setting;
• the ability to provide professional leadership and management of a staff team and contribute to the work of other teams to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for ALL pupils across the school;
• the knowledge of relevant legislation;
• the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines; and
• the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

At John Burns Primary School, we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners. We are a happy, welcoming and hardworking community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.