SENDCo/Inclusion Lead with teaching responsbility

Woodvale Primary Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub discounts

Wellbeing Gateway access

Employee Assistance Programme

Lease a hybrid car through Salary Sacr

Mental Health First Aider training

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Woodvale Primary Academy is seeking a SENDCo/Inclusion Lead to join our team with a part-time teaching responsibility. You will lead SEND across the school, oversee our Enhanced Provision, and work with families and external agencies to secure strong outcomes for pupils.

We value leadership time dedicated to strategic development, coaching staff, and ensuring high-quality inclusive practice within a large, ambitious primary school. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Has a strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Can inspire, support and challenge colleagues.
• Values strong relationships with children, families and external professionals.
• Has the vision and drive to lead inclusion across a large and ambitious primary school.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND across the school, oversee the Enhanced Provision and work with families and external agencies.
• Support colleagues in delivering high-quality inclusive practice.
• Lead and develop inclusive provision with significant non-contact leadership time for strategic development and statutory responsibilities.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Inclusion leadership

Part-time teaching

Staff coaching

Job description

We are looking for a SENDCo/Inclusion Lead with a part-time teaching responsibility to join our team here at Woodvale.

Are you passionate about ensuring every child can thrive, regardless of need or starting point?

At Woodvale Primary Academy, our vision is simple: Everyone Thriving. We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate and highly-skilled Inclusion Leader and SENDCo to lead and develop our inclusive practice, ensuring that all pupils receive the support, challenge and opportunities they need to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Leadership Team and play a central role in shaping the provision for some of our most vulnerable learners. The successful candidate will lead SEND across the school, oversee our growing Enhanced Provision, work closely with families and external agencies, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality inclusive practice.

Unlike many SENDCo roles, we recognise that effective leadership of inclusion requires dedicated time. The successful candidate will have a part-time teaching commitment, with significant non-contact leadership time to focus on strategic development, staff coaching, statutory responsibilities and improving outcomes for pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Can inspire, support and challenge colleagues.
• Values strong relationships with children, families and external professionals.
• Has the vision and drive to lead inclusion across a large and ambitious primary school.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking children who are keen to learn.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• A well-established culture built around our values of We Strive, We Support, We Succeed.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and improving life chances for all pupils.
• The opportunity to shape and develop our Enhanced Provision and wider inclusion strategy.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

As part of Greenwood Academies Trust we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.