INCLUSION LEADER (SENDCO)

James Watt Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1ST JANUARY 2026

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2025

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: £60,144.00 - £66,367.00 Annually (FTE)

INCLUSION LEADER (SENDCO) job summary

INCLUSION LEADER (SENDCO)

(Leadership 7 - 11 (£60,144 - £66,367)

- Required for January 2026 (or sooner if possible)

JAMES WATT PRIMARY SCHOOL,

Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0RE

Website: www.jameswattp.bham.sch.uk.

We are looking to appoint an innovative, creative and enthusiastic teacher to join James Watt Primary School in the role of Inclusion Leader (SENDCO). This is a non-class based role, but will include some allocated teaching time within the week (for PPA or leadership cover). We are a friendly, two-form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for a committed teacher, with a passion for inclusion, to join a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children regardless of any barriers which may exist.

We are looking for an experienced teacher in order to continue with the rapid improvements we have secured at our school in the last 12-18 months. Under a strong leadership team, the school has been recently inspected by Ofsted (Oct’ 24) and is now ready to cement improvements to help our children succeed. Ideally, we would like to appoint a teacher with experience of leading SEND (inc. holding the appropriate qualification) but would also consider applications from teachers with other leadership experience or those who are ready for a promotion. We want to hear from candidates who will offer something unique to our school community. Teaching at James Watt is more than a job; It is being a part of our family - our community!

We are looking for somebody who is:

Passionate about inclusion

Confident and up-to-date with strategies to support children with SEND

Has a track record of supporting children with SEND

Capable of delivering an outstanding quality of teaching

Committed to developing every child regardless of any barriers

Able to meet the differing needs of children at our school

Committed to working closely with wider professionals & the school community to ensure an inclusive environment for all

Able to work effectively with senior leaders & take on the leadership responsibility for identified staff

Able to foster and develop a caring ethos

We can offer the successful candidate:

A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured

A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff

A commitment to continued professional development

A commitment to high standards and continual improvement

Enthusiastic and caring pupils who work hard

Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning

Strong ICT infrastructure and an extremely well-resourced school

Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team

James Watt Primary School complies with all aspects of the Equality Act and there is an expectation of all staff to also show support the protected characteristics.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks.

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school on 0121 464 4736.

We would also be happy to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team if candidates have any questions. This can be arranged by contacting the school on the number above.

Only applications submitted through my new term are accepted for this post.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we would encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as early as possible.

Closing date: 28th November 2025 - 12.00 midday

Interviews: w.c. 1st December 2025.

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

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 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 James Watt Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: James Watt Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/james-watt-primary-school

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