Location: High Wycombe
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.
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:
1. Lead the strategic development of SEND and whole academy inclusion
2. Ensure high quality provision for SEND and other vulnerable groups
3. Support staff to deliver adaptive, inclusive teaching
4. 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:
5. Lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion across the academy, with SEND as a core focus
6. Ensure the academy is legally compliant with all statutory duties relating to SEND and Pupil Premium
7. 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
8. Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
9. Advise on the deployment of the delegated budget and other resources to effectively meet pupils' needs
10. Be a designated safeguarding lead, focusing on the pupils with SEND and LAC
11. The Inclusion Lead will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out
12. 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
13. 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-
14. Teaching and learning
15. Attendance & Behaviour
16. Personal Development & Wellbeing
17. Leadership and Management
18. Safeguarding
Person Specification: To access the full Person Specification please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack
About you
The successful candidate will:
19. Hold QTS and ideally either the National Award for SEND Coordination or the
20. National Professional Qualification in Leading SEND, or a commitment to work towards it
21. Have strong experience supporting pupils with SEND across the primary phase
22. Demonstrate a proven ability to improve outcomes for SEND and vulnerable groups, including Pupil Premium pupils