INCLUSION SUPPORT COORDINATOR

LNB Commercial Capital; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Morecambe seeks a part-time Inclusion and Safeguarding Support Co-ordinator to enhance inclusion and safeguarding for students. This role is essential for supporting children's varied needs within a safe educational environment. Interested candidates should apply with the provided application form by 08/10/2025.

Qualifications

• Child-centred, compassionate, and resilient.
• Experience supporting children with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to inclusion and safeguarding across the school.
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Summary Inclusion and Safeguarding Support Co-ordinator

Thank you for taking an interest in our current vacancy for Inclusion Coordinator at Westgate Primary School. Due to the external promotion of a key member of our inclusion team, we are delighted to have the opportunity to create this unique role for our school.

This post will be graded on appointment and based upon experience and qualifications (Grade 7 or 8). The job and person specification attached detail the duties and experience required for the role. The position will be permanent and working hours will be negotiated on appointment.

Location

Westgate Primary School, Langridge Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4XF (529 on roll). Tel: [phone]. School website: www.westgatesch.com

Role and Purpose

Respecting the school’s commitment to safeguarding, the post holder will contribute to inclusion and safeguarding across the school to support children with diverse needs and to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be child-centred, compassionate and resilient. We are looking for individuals who can truly support children and be part of a team that makes a positive and life-long difference.

Westgate is a very large pupil mainstream primary school with 490+ children. The pupils are at the centre of everything we do with a committed, experienced and hard-working staff base meeting the needs of the children we are responsible for.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a designated senior member of the leadership team who is responsible for referring and monitoring any suspected case of abuse. All staff will receive training in line with our child protection policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a rigorous safeguarding check.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The post is part time, term time only, and salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary will be pro rata. CVs are not accepted; applicants must complete the attached application form. This vacancy closes at noon on 08/10/2025.

Closing process and tours

Closing Date: 08/10/2025. Tours to visit the school will take place on the following dates:

• Wednesday 24th September at 9.30am
• Thursday 25th September at 4pm

To attend a tour, please email or call the school office on 01524 832747 to book, stating which day you would like to attend. Please ensure you book a place rather than turning up. For questions regarding the role, contact the Head Teacher, Jane Henderson, by email or call the school office.

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the application form attached and return by the closing date. Applications by email are not accepted.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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Equal Opportunities

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Rehabilitation: The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Lancashire County Council has a DBS handling policy and an Ex-offenders recruitment policy available from the recruiting manager.

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