SENCO Inclusion Leader
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PXThis job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 3-4 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about inclusion in education? Would you like to make a strategic difference to our school community, including improving the life chances and life choices of all of our children?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at St. James’ CEC Primary School in the beautiful town of Emsworth. We are an inclusive, joyful school community where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. Our children are at the heart of every decision we make as we want them to be happy, safe and to excel in their learning.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic Inclusion Leader, SENCO who is personable and able to think creatively, to join our senior leadership team and contribute significantly to the holistic outcomes for our pupils.
The successful candidate will provide the vision, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of inclusion with a particular focus on SEND.They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be responsible for leading and co-ordinating all elements of inclusion to ensure high quality inclusive teaching and learning outcomes for pupils.
This is a key role for the school, and the successful applicant will be directly involved in driving the school forward. This is a non-teaching role, giving you the time and capacity to focus on what truly matters – supporting children to achieve their full potential.
If you have the skills, determination and experience to support us in raising standards then we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Will lead and develop our inclusion strategy
- Has a proven track record of raising attainment, as a teacher, inclusion manager or SENCO and forms positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Has middle or senior leadership experience, can analyse data and implement positive change
- Holds the NASENCo qualification
- Is passionate about inclusion, personalised learning and committed to enhancing the life chances of all children
- Would be willing to become a Deputy DSL
- Will develop and implement effective strategies to support pupils with SEND
- Can identify and devise innovative and effective intervention programs for pupils
- Can work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, governors and outside agencies.
- Has excellent
communication and organisational skills
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A great opportunity to step into a leadership role and grow within a supportive school environment
- A whole school community ethos where staff, children, parents, families, governors and strong links to the parish are valued
- Hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues
- Delightful, motivated children
- Dedicated leadership time in addition to the PPA time
- A school that places emphasis on well-being
- Continuing professional development to support your individual aspirations
If you are passionate about making a difference to every child, then we are looking for you!
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- adminoffice@st-james-emsworth.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 372715
One form entry primary school.
Arranging a visit to St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@st-james-emsworth.hants.sch.uk.
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