Inclusion Leader

St Jude's CofE Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full-time (will consider four days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SENCO Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We invite applicants with a proven track record of strong teaching and leadership, who can manage effectively, lead by example, and work with all staff to further develop inclusion and remove barriers to learning for pupils.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has an excellent working knowledge of SEND and best practice within inclusion

• Has high expectations and is committed to improvement

• Is able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school team

• Can build effective relationships with parents

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with secure and up to date knowledge of SEND

• Is able to bring innovation, creativity and new ideas and perspectives

• Is able to lead across the primary age-range

• Is resilient, highly motivated and well organised

• Has high levels of communication skills

• Will uphold and support the vision and values of a Church of England School

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Children who are polite, ready to learn and willing to take risks

• Families who are supportive of the school and their children

• A committed and dedicated SLT to work alongside

• Experienced and committed colleagues who work collaboratively

• A supportive and engaged governing body

• Professional development opportunities both within Portsmouth LEA and the Diocese of Portsmouth

• An opportunity to grow and develop in your role

• Well thought-out and considered CPD

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.

Main responsibilities:

• To be an integral part of the SLT in raising standards of learning, assessment, and behaviour.

• To lead on inclusion across the school providing support and advice that inspires and assures the school community.

• To ensure the school community meets their statutory duty within the SEND Code of Practice.

• To promote excellence in learning, assessment and first quality teaching for pupils who are vulnerable or have SEND.

• To line manage the Teaching Assistants and the Pastoral Team.

• To work directly with children and teachers to develop and support SEND in daily practice.

• To lead the inclusion team in their role within school and oversee the school’s additional provision for pupils within St Jude’s School.

• To be part of the safeguarding team as a DSL

Full job description available on request.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Jude's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Jude's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: hellis@st-judes.portsmouth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392 824061
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-jude-s-cofe-primary-school

St Jude's Church of England Primary School is nestled in the heart of Old Portsmouth. Our school enjoys a unique position, surrounded by the vibrant energy of the city yet blessed with the tranquil atmosphere of the sea.

Arranging a visit to St Jude's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hellis@st-judes.portsmouth.sch.uk.

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