SENCO & Inclusions Lead

Thames View Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured - Employee Assistance

Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

PayWise+

30 Level 2 courses

Discounted gym membership

CPD afternoons

Mental Health First Aiders

Free parking on all sites

Job summary

Thames View Primary School in Gillingham is seeking a highly capable SENCo & Inclusions Lead to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. The role focuses on identifying pupil needs, developing provision, and securing positive outcomes for SEND pupils while leading inclusive practice within a supportive school community.

This part-time, permanent position is paid on the STPC Leadership Pay Range L1-L4, dependent on experience, with a 0.6 FTE (19.5 hours per week) schedule and a

Qualifications

• Qualified SENCo with experience leading inclusive practice.
• Proven ability to develop provision and track outcomes.
• Experience working with families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEN provisions and oversee inclusion and access for pupils.
• Collaborate with staff and the Senior Leadership Team to drive improvements.
• Develop and deliver high-quality professional development for staff.
• Engage with families and external services to secure positive outcomes.

Skills

SENCo Leadership

Inclusion Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Staff Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Leadership Certification (NPQ or equivalent)

Job description

Thames View Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly effective SENCo & Inclusions Lead to join the Senior Leadership Team, starting from January 2027.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff, families and external professionals to identify needs, develop effective provision and secure positive outcomes for pupils with SEND. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop inclusive practice within a supportive and forward-thinking school. You will be passionate about removing barriers to learning and ensuring every child is valued, supported and able to reach their full potential.

This is a part time, permanent role, paid on the STPC Leadership Pay Range L1-L4, dependant on experience.

The working pattern will consist of 19.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE).

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access PayWise+
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites
• We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.