SENCO & Inclusion Lead (Early Years & KS1)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks an outstanding SENCO to join our team from October 2026. The post requires SEN leadership experience in Early Years and KS1, with proven impact on teaching and learning. You will coach staff, lead interventions and collaborate with families and governors to raise student attainment.

Successful candidates will have a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development, including National Award for SENCO.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEN in Early Years and KS1 with impact on teaching and learning.
• Proven ability to coach and line-manage staff and hold practice to account.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEN provision across the school as strategic lead.
• Develop and monitor interventions to support every child’s potential.
• Coach, support and line-manage staff, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Collaborate with children, staff, parents and governors to raise attainment.

Skills

SEN leadership

Coaching & line management

Organisational skills

Professionalism

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Interventions planning

Strategic SEN lead

Job description

Derbyshire County Council seeks an outstanding SENCO to join our team from October 2026. The post requires SEN leadership experience in Early Years and KS1, with proven impact on teaching and learning. You will coach staff, lead interventions and collaborate with families and governors to raise student attainment.

Successful candidates will have a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development, including National Award for SENCO.