About the Role

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to driving inclusion and raising achievement for all pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in making sure that every child at Holtspur School and Pre-School receives the best possible start.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead and coordinate the SEND provision across the school, ensuring all statutory duties are met

·         Oversee and develop the ARP, providing specialist support and monitoring progress

·         Manage Pupil Premium funding to maximise impact on pupil achievement and wellbeing

·         Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to promote inclusive practices

·         Provide professional development and guidance to staff on inclusion and SEND strategies

·         Analyse data to track pupil progress and inform targeted interventions

·         Contribute to the school’s strategic leadership and improvement planning

Why Holtspur?

·         You would be joining an established leadership team driving school improvement and success

·         You would be part of a school ranked second in the DfE performance tables out of all Buckinghamshire primaries with ARP provision

·         You would work alongside a friendly, welcoming and hard-working staff team dedicated to inclusion

·         You will contribute to a school with a three-year upward data trend, reflecting ongoing pupil achievement

·         We thrive in a setting where inclusion is genuinely at the core of the school ethos

·         You will benefit from a wide range of ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to leadership in inclusion and SEND

About You

You will be responsible for ensuring a high-quality provision for pupils with SEND and those eligible for pupil premium funding. You will provide professional guidance and support for staff in relation to SEND, ensuring consistency and best practice across the school. You will secure high-quality teaching and learning within the ARP and SEND classrooms and work closely with the SLT to ensure the quality of provision is maintained and that the deployment and use of support staff is strong and effective. As Inclusion Lead, you will champion the school’s values and vision by fostering a culture where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

How to Apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. 

For an informal conversation in the first instance or to arrange a visit, please contact  Kathryn Kitson, SBM  at bursar@holtspurschool.co.uk or call 01494 674325.

 Commitment to Safeguarding

Holtspur School & Pre-School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be taken up prior to interview.

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Holtspur School and Pre-school is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.