Inclusion Lead

North Heath Community Primary School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5XL

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full time or 4 days a week is negotiable
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Mainscale 4,5,6 / UPS (depending on experience)
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We particularly welcome applications from fully or partially qualified SENDCos. The successful applicant will:

• hold the NASENCO or NPQ for Special Education Needs Co-ordinators
• have a strong understanding of the SEND code of Practice
• have knowledge of Pupil Premium funding and provision
• have experience of working with other agencies, including liaison with Social Services
• embrace and encourage innovation
• demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education and achieving the best outcomes for pupils with SEND
• have an awareness of local and national developments which may impact on policy and practice
• be calm and focused with a resolution-focused approach
• be able to motivate, support and inspire learners, members of staff and our wider community

What the school offers its staff

North Heath Community Primary School is developing rapidly through self-review following the relatively recent appointment of new leadership – join us at this exciting point in our journey. We pride ourselves in being:

• led by our school values of kindness, creativity and courage
• a child-centred school where pupils behave well and feel valued, happy and safe
• a strong, positive forward-thinking team where staff contributions and innovation are appreciated
• welcoming to our school community and promoting of inclusivity and diversity
• keen to offer opportunities for professional development

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.

About us

North Heath Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate Inclusion Leader to promote our vision for every child to thrive. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our supportive staff team and help shape provision for all the pupils within our school community.

You will have a lead role for the day-to-day management of provision for pupils with SEND, those in receipt of Pupil Premium and other vulnerable or minority groups. You will liaise with staff, parents and external agencies to provide effective support for pupils with SEND.

About the role

The Inclusion Lead, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs and disability (SEND) policy and provision in the school
• Determine the strategic direction of Pupil Premium, disadvantaged pupils and other minority group provision in the school
• Fulfil the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead including any liaison with external agencies linked to this role
• Fulfil the role of Mental Health First Aider for North Heath
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability ensuring provision of professional guidance to colleagues and working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Share in the corporate responsibility for the development, well-being and discipline of all pupils.

When necessary, carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in paragraphs of the current School Teachers Pay/Condition document

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

PERSON SPEC_Inclusion.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

Inclusion Lead Job Profile.pdf - 397 KB (opens in new tab)

About North Heath Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 377 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Heath Community Primary School website
• Email address: office@northheathprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01403254790
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-heath-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to North Heath Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@northheathprimary.co.uk.

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