9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Required for September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

(M5 £48,952 – UPS1 £57,632)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and well-qualified person who has outstanding vision and drive and an absolute commitment to raising standards for every child. Applications are invited from teachers who are either currently working as a SENCO / Inclusion Leads or who are keen to gain a position and hold/or are willing to complete the National Award for SENCOs.

Our new Inclusion Lead will:

  • Be an excellent teacher and leader with a proven record of raising achievement
  • Have a passion for children’s learning and development as well as their emotional needs and wellbeing
  • Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
  • Be strategic, resourceful, innovative and able to embrace change
  • Have the ability to plan strategically and build upon existing good practice
  • Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a range of stakeholders
  • Demonstrate a commitment towards Child Protection and Safeguarding

What the school offers its staff

We are a popular primary school in South West London wishing to appoint a motivated and dynamic Inclusion Lead to champion the cause of our SEN children.

In return we can offer:

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A creative and reflective environment
  • A dedicated staff who are committed to each individual pupil
  • A friendly and welcoming environment with hardworking children and supportive parents


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.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Further details can be obtained by contacting the school by email: admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk or on 020 8946 5452. You can also visit our website www.earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk to find out about the many things we do!

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post. We encourageapplications via email.

When completing the form candidates should refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 15 May 2026 (at noon)
Interviews: Week commencing week beginning 18 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all candidates who are invited to interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Earlsfield Primary School
Tranmere Road
Earlsfield
London, SW18 3QQ
Tel: 020 8946 5452
Email: admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Hilly Bryde
Number on Roll 459

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all candidates who are invited to interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Earlsfield Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
447 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8946 5452

At Earlsfield our vision is to create an outstanding school where all members of the school community and other partners are committed to developing the children as ‘Bright Thinkers’ with ‘Bright Futures.’
Bright Thinkers at Earlsfield
• Are proud of their school and respectful of one another
• Support and encourage everyone to meet their full potential.
• Embrace diversity and have an appreciation of the wider world
• Promote the rights and responsibilities of the individual
• Are socially responsible and believe in our core school values.

Arranging a visit to Earlsfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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