Job Description: Inclusion Lead (SENDCo)
Purpose of the Role
To lead the strategic development and operational management of SEND provision across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks including the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010. The Inclusion Lead will secure high standards of support, inclusion, and outcomes for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs, Children Looked After (CLA), and pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This is a non-class-based senior leadership role.
Key Duties
Strategic Leadership and Management
- Be a core member of and contribute actively to the leadership team by providing expert advice and strategic insight on inclusion, ensuring that SEND priorities are integrated into whole-school planning and decision-making.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the school’s SEND policy and provision, ensuring it is reflected in the School Improvement Plan.
- Lead and quality assure the graduated approach (Assess–Plan–Do–Review) for all pupils with SEND.
- Keep abreast of national and local SEND developments, statutory guidance, and best practice.
- Take on additional leadership responsibilities as required in line with school leadership expectations.
Job Details
Salary: £37,870 - £62,496 + SEN 1 Allowance
Contract Type: Fixed term
Working Pattern: Part Time
Location: Pulborough
Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026 - 12 noon
Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Lead and develop inclusive practice across the school, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, and safeguarding requirements.
- Maintain and oversee the SEND register and provision mapping.
- Coordinate identification, assessment, and intervention for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs.
- Line manage groups of support staff and the SEND Admin Assistant responsible for SEND administrative support.
- Provide professional guidance, training, and quality assurance to staff to promote effective interventions and quality first teaching.
- Lead EHCP Annual Reviews and liaise with the Local Authority and external agencies.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to influence school improvement planning and ensure inclusion is embedded in all aspects of school life.
- Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), supporting safeguarding and child protection across the school.
- Uphold the school’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Be the Designated Mental Health Lead
Further Information
St Mary's C of E (Aided) Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01798 872007
The reference number for this role is SCHO02248.
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