Inclusion Lead

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We are excited to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate educator to join the team at Whaley Thorns Primary School as the Inclusion Lead. At our school, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto 'Everyone is different, Everyone is special', we celebrate individuality and strive to create a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, heard and valued. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Inclusion Lead who shares our commitment to equity, kindness and opportunity for all. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced or aspiring SENDCO who is ready to take the next step in their professional development.

Whaley Thorns is a school on an ambitious journey of improvement, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to inclusive education and believes in the potential of every child. You will be working with a driven and supportive team, playing a key role in leading SEND and inclusion across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the strategic development of SEND provision, ensuring a clear vision and direction for inclusive practice.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and review of pupils with SEND, maintaining and updating the school’s SEND register and provision map.
• Coordinate and chair EHCP reviews, Learning Plan meetings, and multi-agency support plans.
• Support class teachers and teaching assistants with effective strategies, interventions, and differentiation to meet individual pupil needs.
• Provide coaching and CPD to staff on inclusive practice, adaptive teaching, and behaviour for learning.
• Develop and implement systems to track and monitor progress of SEND and vulnerable pupils.
• Work closely with external partners including Educational Psychologists, SALT, Early Help, and Behaviour Support.
• Champion the needs of vulnerable pupils ensuring inclusion extends beyond SEND.
• Ensure that the school meets all statutory requirements relating to SEND and Inclusion.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning. 

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Current SENDCOs seeking to gain experience in a new setting and contribute to school improvement.
• Aspiring SENDCOs who are ready to step into a leadership role with the support through mentoring.

What You’ll Gain:

• The chance to lead and shape a key area of school improvement.
• Valuable leadership experience, development and training opportunities within the school and TEAM Education Trust.
• Hands-on involvement in multi-agency working and strategic planning.

A role where your work will have a visible and lasting impact on children’s lives. 

The TEAM Education Trust can offer the successful candidate excellent renumeration and employment benefits as well as the potential for further career development.

For more information on our school, please telephone the TEAM Education Trust and ask to speak with the Executive Personal Assistant to the Trust CEO who will arrange for you to talk with one of our Executive Team.  To learn more about our Trust, please see www.teameducation.org

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), TEAM Education Trust complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.  TEAM Education Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. 

TEAM Education Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.  We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working in school.  This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s). 

If invited for interview, you will be asked to declare Criminal Records.  At interview, or in a separate discussion, TEAM Education Trust ensures that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. 

Failure to declare a relevant conviction, caution or pending police action, will disqualify the applicant from appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light later. 

Please follow the link to find details of school policy: Policies & Statutory Information | Together Everyone Achieves More (teameducation.org) 

To apply for this position, please follow the link below: 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147626/EDV-2025-WTPS-49322

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.