Inclusion Lead / SENDCo

Wheelers Lane Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £49,084.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) UPS3 and TLR2 (based on experience)

Inclusion Lead / SENDCo job summary

Wheelers Lane is a three-form entry school, with a diverse community. Our Vision is to create ‘A community of inspiration, aspiration and enrichment’. Our school is a warm, diverse and ambitious community where every child is known, valued and celebrated. With three classes per year group, we benefit from strong collaborative practices, rich professional development opportunities and a supportive, dedicated staff team. We are committed to ensuring that inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.

As our Inclusion Lead/SENDCo, you will:

Provide strategic leadership for SEND and inclusion across the school

Work closely with teachers, support staff and leaders to ensure high-quality provision for all pupils

Lead and manage interventions and oversee the effective use of support staff

Build strong, positive relationships with families, external professionals and the wider community

Lead on statutory processes including EHCPs, provision mapping and assessments

Champion a culture where every child is understood, supported and able to succeed

We are looking for an SENDCo who:

An experienced SENDCo (or a teacher with SEND experience working towards the SENDCo Award)

Knowledgeable, reflective and passionate about inclusive best practice

An excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively and build trust

Organised and proactive, with a strong understanding of SEND processes and statutory requirements

Committed to improving life chances for all children, especially the most vulnerable

What we can offer:

A supportive leadership team with a strong commitment to inclusion

A positive, collaborative staff culture

Dedicated SENDCo time and access to high-quality CPD

A diverse and engaged school community

Opportunities to shape whole-school practice and make a measurable impact

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of our school and ensure every child has the support they need to flourish.

If you’re a dedicated professional who believes in inclusion without compromise, we’d love to hear from you. Join Wheelers Lane and help all children belong and thrive.

Please contact Claire Johnson on 0121 464 2551 or email c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk to arrange a visit and request an application pack.

Closing date: Friday 6th March

Shortlisting will take place Monday 9th March - Successful candidates will be contacted that week.

Tasks and Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 23rd March.

Safeguarding statement

Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wheelers Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 645 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wheelers Lane Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wheelers-lane-primary-school

Wheelers Lane is a welcoming and diverse primary school located in the heart of Kings Heath, Birmingham. With over 650 pupils on roll, we proudly serve a richly varied community and celebrate our inclusive ethos, which underpins everything we do. Our curriculum is designed not only to be broad and ambitious, but also to support the whole child, nurturing each pupil’s personal growth, wellbeing and potential, as well as their academic achievement.

We were judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in December 2023, with inspectors highlighting our calm and purposeful learning environment, high expectations, and positive relationships. Our vision - a community of inspiration, aspiration and enrichment - drives us to ensure every child feels safe, valued and motivated to succeed.

We benefit from a dedicated, skilled and experienced teaching team, many of whom have been part of our school for many years. Staff work collaboratively and are deeply committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. This includes a growing focus on developing our Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that our youngest learners receive the very best start.

We are committed to areas of further development. Strengthening the channels of communication between leaders and staff, supporting morale, and continuing to build trusting, open relationships across the school community are key priorities for us. We also recognise the value of deepening engagement with parents and carers so that families feel fully involved and supported in their child’s learning journey.

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