Inclusion Leader Part time or Full time
John Burns Primary School, London, SW11 5QR14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required from Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 start would also be considered
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- (MPS/UPS + SEN TLR 0.6) + Class based (MPS/UPS 0.4)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced or aspiring Inclusion Leader, with SENCo experience, looking for an exciting challenge?
We are seeking an Inclusion Leader 0.6 and class-based teaching cover 0.4 to join our team from January 2027, as part of our Senior Leadership Team. We require a diligent, committed and caring person who is passionate about special educational needs, to lead the high-quality SEN provision within our school.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner who has excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with our families and work with our teaching team to ensure the impact of all interventions are effective.
Do you have:
- a proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly speech and language, ASD and SEMH;
- experience of successful leadership and management within a school or other educational setting;
- the ability to provide professional leadership and management of a staff team and contribute to the work of other teams to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for ALL pupils across the school;
- the knowledge of relevant legislation;
- the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines; and
- the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
At John Burns Primary School, we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners. We are a happy, welcoming and hardworking community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.
Our website gives a good introduction to our school, but we would also like to encourage you to come and visit us.
Please contact Mrs Buckley on 020 7228 3857 to arrange a tour of the school with the Headteacher.
Further information about the job
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
Completed application should be returned to the school either by email office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk or post.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Thursday 19th November 2026 Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd November 2026
The school reserves the right to withdraw the advert and bring forward the intended interview date for suitable candidates.
John Burns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This post is subject to DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
John
Burns Primary School
21 Wycliffe Road
London SW11 5QR
Tel: 020 7228 3857
E-mail: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Brian Grogan
Commitment to safeguarding
John Burns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This post is subject to DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
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 John Burns Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 158 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7228 3857
John Burns has a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population. We are looking for an outstanding individual to share our vision for “Giving our best and achieving our highest”.
Arranging a visit to John Burns Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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