As Inclusion Lead & SENDCo, you will:

• Be a key member of the Wider Leadership Team, contributing to strategic development and school improvement
• Lead and manage SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice, overseeing SEND and Inclusion monitoring and evaluation
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an inclusive base provision for pupils with additional and complex needs
• Work with the leadership team to design the delivery of an outdoor learning provision that supports regulation, engagement, and inclusive learning
• Champion high‑quality inclusive teaching and adaptive practice across the school, leading be example across the school
• Work closely with families, staff, and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for pupils with SEND
• Lead and line‑manage teaching support staff and support professional development related to SEND and inclusion
• Attend and lead Inclusion Quality Mark cluster meetings and annual assessment days
• Report to governors termly and support SEND and inclusion governor visits
• Lead on all SEND paperwork, annual reviews and all stakeholder communications
• Champion attendance for pupils with SEND
• Oversee and complete the annual information report for SEND
• Develop the SEND area of the school’s website and social media
• Further establish strong parental engagement to include regular parent support sessions

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds QTS and has at least 5 years teaching experience
• Has completed the National Award for SEN Coordination or is willing and able to complete in the timescales
• Has strong experience supporting and leading learning for pupils with SEND in a primary setting
• Shares the school’s vision and values
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the school community and needs of the school community
• Has the drive to lead this area of the School Development Plan in line with local and National agendas
• Is an enthusiastic and reflective leader with a clear vision for inclusion and SEND
• Has the ability to lead change and develop innovative and adaptive provision
• Is passionate about trauma informed practise
• Is passionate about outdoor learning and alternative approaches to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

We Offer:

• A warm, inclusive school community with a strong commitment to SEND
• A wider leadership role with real scope to shape provision and practice
• An inclusive and trauma informed school
• Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
• The chance to lead exciting developments in inclusive and outdoor learning
• A supportive governing board who strongly promote staff wellbeing and enable a flexible approach to ad hoc working from home in agreement with the Headteacher

How to Apply

If you have a passion for this role and want to make a real difference in a community focused setting, we would love to hear from you! Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01628662913 or email the head, Jill Watson directly head@lrschool.co.uk

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Lent Rise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. The school operates a ‘safer recruitment process’. In line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

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Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong   applicants before the closing date of this advert