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Inclusion Leader

Lime Tree Primary School, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale Outer London
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic SEND & inclusion leadership: Oversee day-to-day SEND provision, line manage Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), manage EHCP processes/annual reviews for mainstream pupils and analyse data to evaluate intervention impact and implement the inclusion strategy.

• Working closely with the SRP Lead, who oversees the unit’s strategy, and the wider staff team to ensure provision is effective, inclusive and responsive to pupils’ individual needs.

• Monitor pupil progress: Analyse pupils' progress and outcomes, ensuring provision is aligned with EHCPs and statutory requirements.

• Communication: Facilitate effective communication with families, external professionals and the wider school team.

• Pastoral & safeguarding lead: Work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked-After Children (LAC), working with the Pastoral/Wellbeing team to support mental health across the school.

• Provision for EAL & pupil premium: Work alongside SLT to lead strategies that accelerate progress and narrow attainment gaps for EAL, Pupil Premium, disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.

• Staff mentorship & coaching: Deliver targeted SEND training and guide teaching staff on inclusive, research-led classroom practices.

Who we are looking for

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEND Co-ordination / NASENCO

• Experience: Proven experience supporting or leading SEND/Inclusion, with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding procedures.

• Leadership Capabilities: An empowering leader skilled in guiding support staff, managing change, building strong multi-agency partnerships, and fostering warm, trusting relationships with families.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their starting point.

• Engaged pupils who are keen to learn and succeed.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, working with a collaborative staff team who develop through a lesson study model.

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.

• Judged as ‘Good’ during the last Ofsted inspection.

• Leadership development opportunities both within school and through external agencies

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

At Lime Tree Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels secure, valued and able to learn. All staff share responsibility for safeguarding and receive regular training to ensure they can recognise and respond to any concerns promptly and effectively.

We understand that parents and carers expect school to be a safe place where children can thrive. We work hard to ensure this expectation is met through a strong safeguarding culture and a comprehensive range of policies and procedures.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Inclusion Lead Job Description - Autumn 2026 .docx.pdf - 286 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lime Tree Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lime Tree Primary School website
• Email address: cfuzel1@limetree.rbksch.org
• Phone number: 02083909544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-tree-primary-school-kingston-upon-thames

At Lime Tree Primary, health is at the centre of all that we do – Healthy Body, Healthy Brain, Healthy Heart.

Lime Tree Primary School is a caring, inclusive and ambitious school community in Surbiton. We believe every child deserves an excellent, holistic education and strive to create a culture where both pupils and staff flourish. Our values of respect, kindness, equality, compassion, resilience and happiness underpin all aspects of school life. A vibrant diverse school inclusion is the beating heart of our community. 52% of our children speak English as an additional language, 31% receive Pupil Premium funding, and 43% have SEND needs, something we are proud of and celebrate. 

Arranging a visit to Lime Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cfuzel1@limetree.rbksch.org.

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