Inclusion Lead/SENDCo
Holbrook Primary School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5PP20 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 September 2026
Latest start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per weel
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (dependent on experience)
Additional allowances
SEND Allowance (dependent on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of supporting pupils with SEND and raising achievement
- Hold the National SEND qualification (or be willing to achieve it within the required timeframe)
- Demonstrate a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching approaches
- Lead and develop effective SEND provision across the school
- Work collaboratively with teachers/support staff to improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs
- Provide guidance, support and training to colleagues to enhance inclusive practice
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
- Play a key role in safeguarding as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A happy, caring and inclusive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
- A supportive and collaborative staff team across a 2-form entry school
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
- A forward-thinking school with high aspirations (judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted June 2023)
- A modern, well-resourced learning environment with attractive outdoor spaces
- A wide range of
professional development opportunities, including SEND-specific training
Further information about the job
Holbrook Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Inclusion Lead (SENDCo) with a passion for ensuring every child can succeed. The successful candidate will lead SEND and inclusion across the school, working closely with the senior leadership team to ensure high-quality provision for all pupils.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and we would love to see
you. To arrange a visit or for further
information, please contact us on 01403 272500 or email office@holbrookprimaryschool.com.
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
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 Holbrook Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 416 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holbrook Primary School website
- Email address
- office@holbrookprimaryschool.com
- Phone number
- 01403 272500
Holbrook Primary School is a popular two-form entry primary school located in Horsham, with 420 pupils from Reception to Year 6. We value professional relationships and work hard to create a healthy school culture that is focused on engaging learning and excellent teaching, underscored by a warm and welcoming nature with pupils, teachers, support staff, parents and the community at large. We are also committed to staff well-being and manageable workloads. Consequently, staff turnover is very low as people love working and being here.
At Holbrook, we have high aspirations for every child at the school and are committed to every child attaining their potential through experiencing a broad range of learning opportunities. We are dedicated to delivering a rich and exciting curriculum that will provide all children with valuable skills to go on to become successful life-long learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
Our talented and dedicated team of teachers and support staff work exceptionally hard to offer the best possible education for all our pupils, challenging each individual within a caring and supportive culture.
Arranging a visit to Holbrook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@holbrookprimaryschool.com.
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