Strategic SENCo & Inclusion Lead

Coventry City Council; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coundon Primary School in Coventry is seeking an exceptional Inclusion Lead to join for a one-year maternity cover. This role goes beyond a SENCo, taking strategic responsibility for Inclusion across the school and championing the needs of our most vulnerable pupils.

You will work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to lead the whole-school SEND and Inclusion approach, oversee identification, provision and reviews, and lead statutory processes, EHCPs and liaison with outside

Qualifications

• Experience in leading SEND and Inclusion in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex caseloads and deadlines.
• Nurturing, child-centred approach with high expectations for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND and Inclusion across the school.
• Lead and develop the Inclusion team to deploy expertise and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with teachers to strengthen adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Oversee SEND identification, assessment, provision, intervention and review.
• Lead statutory SEND processes, including EHCP provision and reviews, and liaise with external professionals.
• Use data and pupil progress information to evaluate impact and inform improvement.
• Engage with parents and carers, including complex situations, and build strong partnerships with external agencies.
• Contribute to whole-school leadership, improvement planning and evaluation, translating national SEND reforms into practice.

Job description

Coundon Primary School in Coventry is seeking an exceptional Inclusion Lead to join for a one-year maternity cover. This role goes beyond a SENCo, taking strategic responsibility for Inclusion across the school and championing the needs of our most vulnerable pupils.

You will work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to lead the whole-school SEND and Inclusion approach, oversee identification, provision and reviews, and lead statutory processes, EHCPs and liaison with outside