Inclusion Leader & SENCo — Lead SEND Excellence

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

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.