Head of Inclusion

Woolavington Village Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 26 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L1-L5

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You We’re looking for someone who:

• Lead and champion inclusion as part of the senior leadership team
• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Is proactive and drives collaboration, building and valuing teamwork and the contributions of others
• Has qualified teacher status, SENCO qualification and a proven track record in leading SEND provision
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

Our Culture and Offer We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Woolavington Village Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Woolavington Village Primary School is seeking a motivated, values-driven Head of Inclusion to join our team. This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity to lead on inclusive practice across the school. With an exciting year ahead, including plans to develop our own inclusion base, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Woolavington Village Primary School

At Woolavington Village Primary School we are a small, friendly and ambitious village school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong sense of community, consistently good outcomes and inclusive ethos, where every child is supported to learn, believe and achieve. Our curriculum is enriched by excellent teaching, Forest School and wide outdoor learning opportunities.

Woolavington Village Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006'.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Inclusion JD & PSApr 26 (1).pdf - 261 KB (opens in new tab)

Futura Recruitment Pack - 2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woolavington Village Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woolavington Village Primary School website
• Email address: rdredge@woolavingtonprimaryschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woolavington-village-primary-school-bridgwater

Woolavington Village Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and welcoming village school serving the village of Woolavington and the surrounding area.

Arranging a visit to Woolavington Village Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rdredge@woolavingtonprimaryschool.org.uk.

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