Inclusion Leader & SENCo - Lead SEND Provision

Wandsworth Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

John Burns Primary School in London is seeking an Inclusion Leader (0.6) with SENCo experience to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. The role also involves 0.4 class-based teaching cover and requires a practitioner who can lead and support pupils with SEND, including speech and language needs, ASD and SEMH.

The successful candidate will provide professional leadership for the SEN team, collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching quality, ensure effective interventions, and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND, including speech and language, ASD and SEMH.
• Experience of leadership and management within a school or educational setting.
• Ability to provide professional leadership and management of a staff team and contribute to cross-team work to improve teaching and standards.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation governing SEN and safeguarding.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the high-quality SEN provision across the school.
• Provide professional leadership and management of SEN staff and interventions.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to secure effective use of resources and improve outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

SENCo experience

Inclusion leadership

Interpersonal skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

John Burns Primary School in London is seeking an Inclusion Leader (0.6) with SENCo experience to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. The role also involves 0.4 class-based teaching cover and requires a practitioner who can lead and support pupils with SEND, including speech and language needs, ASD and SEMH.

The successful candidate will provide professional leadership for the SEN team, collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching quality, ensure effective interventions, and