Inclusion Leader Part time or Full time

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Burns Primary School is seeking an Inclusion Leader to drive the high-quality SEN provision and join our Senior Leadership Team. The role is 0.6 as Inclusion Leader and 0.4 teaching cover, with a start from January 2027, working on improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

The successful candidate will lead and develop staff, collaborate with families, and ensure compliant practices under current safeguarding and SEN legislation.

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 to improve standards.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the high-quality SEN provision within the school.
• Work with the teaching team to ensure interventions are effective.
• Foster positive relationships with families and external partners.
• Contribute to the work of other teams to secure high standards of learning and achievement.

Skills

SENCo experience

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of SEN legislation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Our website gives a good introduction to our school, but we would also like to encourage you to come and visit us.

Further details about the role

Closing date for applications: Noon on Thursday 19th November 2026 Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd November 2026

The school reserves the right to withdraw the advert and bring forward the intended interview date for suitable candidates.

John Burns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is subject to DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

John Burns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is subject to DBS check.

John Burns Primary School

London SW11 5QR Tel: [phone]

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