Inclusion Lead - Abbey View Primary Academy

Overview

Are you an experienced Inclusion Lead or SENDCo seeking your next challenge, or an ambitious teacher passionate about inclusion and supporting vulnerable pupils?

We are looking for a Inclusion Lead who is a highly effective classroom practitioner and a passionate advocate for all vulnerable pupils.

Term time only: No

Grade: Leadership Pay Scale L1-L5 £51,773 - £57,137 (FTE)

Hours: 4 or 5 days per week, flexibility for the right candidate.

Contract: Permanent

Starting date: 1st September 2026- Pending satisfactory clearance of all pre- employment checks

Closing date: 19th April 2026 (6:00pm)

Interviews to be held: Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert

About us

Abbey View Primary Academy is committed to delivering inspirational learning opportunities that are fun, purposeful and challenging. We want our children not just to achieve, but to exceed expectations and attain the very best results they can academically, creatively and personally.

Our pupils will take ownership of their learning, becoming highly aspirational and resilient learners who are able to make positive contributions to life in modern Britain. Our pupils are at the heart of every decision we make and we offer a safe, nurturing and creative learning environment, which will enable us to foster a passion for learning and curiosity in a happy and supported way.

Website: https://www.abbeyviewprimaryacademy.org/

About the role

At Abbey View Primary Academy, we are proud to be a nurturing and inclusive academy where every child is known, valued, and supported. We are committed to high expectations and to removing barriers so that all pupils can thrive personally and academically. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop our inclusive provision, with a focus on SEND alongside wider vulnerable groups, including Pupil Premium pupils. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of inclusive practice and strong outcomes for all children. 

This post is ideal for someone ambitious, reflective, and motivated to ensure equity of opportunity.

Inclusion Lead Job Role:
As Inclusion Lead, you will be a highly effective classroom practitioner and a passionate advocate for all vulnerable pupils. While SEND will form a core part of your role, you will also lead provision for disadvantaged pupils and other vulnerable groups such as young carers, pupils experiencing attendance challenges, and those with safeguarding considerations.

Working closely with the Principal , Trust Inclusion Lead and other senior leader, you will: 

• Lead the strategic development of SEND and whole academy inclusion
• Ensure high quality provision for SEND and other vulnerable groups
• Support staff to deliver adaptive, inclusive teaching
• Remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes across the academy

This role is suited to someone values driven, strategic and committed to equity, with the ability to positively influence whole academy practice.

Job  Description: 
Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for the full Job Description, Personal Specification and further details.
The Job Description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of Teachers as set out in the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, teachers should also have due regard to the Teacher Standards.

Job Purpose:
The Inclusion Lead will:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion across the academy, with SEND as a core focus
• Ensure the academy is legally compliant with all statutory duties relating to SEND and Pupil Premium
• Be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the SEND and Inclusion policies and work with class teachers to co-ordinate  specific provision to support individual vulnerable pupils
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Advise on the deployment of the delegated budget and other resources to effectively meet pupils' needs
• Be a designated safeguarding lead, focusing on the pupils with SEND and LAC
• The Inclusion Lead will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out
• Drive a whole academy culture of inclusion, belonging and high expectations, placing accessibility and inclusion at the heart of all  strategic and operational decision-making
• Advocate for the needs of our SEND and other vulnerable groups seeking external professional support as needed and making relevant referrals to external agencies

The post-holder will also be expected to carry out the following- 

• Teaching and learning
• Attendance & Behaviour 
• Personal Development & Wellbeing
• Leadership and Management
• Safeguarding

Person Specification:  To access the full Person Specification please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS and ideally either the National Award for SEND Coordination or the
• National Professional Qualification in Leading SEND, or a commitment to work towards it
• Have strong experience supporting pupils with SEND across the primary phase
• Demonstrate a proven ability to improve outcomes for SEND and vulnerable groups, including Pupil Premium pupils
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner, modelling high quality inclusive teaching
• Show a genuine passion for inclusion and commitment to removing barriers to learning
• Maintain consistently high expectations for all pupils, underpinned by a strong moral purpose
• Work effectively with families, colleagues, and external agencies
• Communicate confidently and build positive, professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Contribute as a collaborative team player while also confidently leading and influencing others
• Commit to ongoing professional development and reflective practice 

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A working environment which is vibrant, professional, kind, caring and inclusive
• A highly rewarding learning environment with pupils who are committed to their education
• A team of highly dedicated individuals who put the children at the centre of everything they do
• A highly supportive multi-academy trust of like-minded academies who work collaboratively and supportively with each other
• An opportunity to grow and develop as a professional through high quality bespoke professional development and support the professional growth of other staff through coaching and mentoring
• A commitment to staff well-being and reduced workload
• An opportunity to join and actively contribute to the development of Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust
• An opportunity to participate in teacher training and school to school support

Other information

Further information:
For more information about our Academy please visit our website www.abbeyviewprimaryacademy.org.uk or to discuss the role further please contact our Principal, Mrs M. Mirza, via email: [email protected] or telephone: 01494 939830

Visits:
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance.
Please email: [email protected]  or call: 01494 939830 to arrange a visit.

Application & Selection Process:

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV's cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position

Shortlisting:
Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview, early applications are encouraged we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.

Abbey View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future's Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.