SENDCO/Inclusion Leader

The Trustees of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with the Local Governing Body of St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, would like to appoint an exceptional and committed SENDCO/Inclusion Leader.

We are looking for an experienced dynamic and highly motivated Inclusion and SEND specialist to join our senior leadership team. The successful candidate must be passionate and driven in providing high-quality education. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SENCO Lead & Class Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop our SEND provision for the school, while also contributing to the wider life of our school community.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills including the ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower all members of the school community to carry the school’s vision forward. In addition, a track record of successful subject leadership and up to date knowledge of curriculum development.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the SENDCO/Inclusion Leader must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

We are looking for someone who:

• can motivate and drive with outstanding leadership skills
• can contribute to, and support the aims and ethos of our Catholic school
• has high expectations in all areas of children’s learning
• has outstanding classroom practice
• has the attitude and personal qualities to motivate individuals and teams to increase performance and have an impact
• can monitor standards in order to initiate improvement.
• can work with parents to provide the very best support for all of our children

We can offer:

• opportunity to make a lasting difference, continuing CPD and support to develop your skills as a leader.
• leadership and management development time
• cooperative, well behaved and polite children

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 22^nd April 2025 at 9:00 am

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: Week beginning 5^th May 2025

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with Our Lady of Grace Catholic Multi Academy Trust, who is the employer.  A CES contract will be issued to the successful candidate.

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Multi Academy Trust & St Michael’s Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.