SENDCo and Inclusion Lead

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Email: [email removed]

Website: https://www.stokeholycross.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss Jeannette Chaney

NOR: 191    Age range: 4-11years

• Salary, MPR6 - UPR2 + SEN Allowance
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) days negotiable
• Required for January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

Stoke Holy Cross Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified SENDCo and Inclusion Lead. The role of SENDCo and Inclusion Lead can be highly rewarding, as you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to pupils receiving the support they need towards achieving their full potential. We believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practice.

The successful candidate will currently hold the National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ SENDCo qualification (or be close to completion) and may also hold other appropriate qualifications and experience e.g. funding systems, Local Authority processes, working with the Inclusion Team, diagnostic assessments. Our SENDCo and Inclusion Lead must be passionate about being a true champion for some of our most vulnerable pupils and able to work with staff and external professionals to provide support to their families.

Key responsibilities will include (see Job Description):

• Ensuring the school is meeting all the requirements identified in the SEN Code of Practice, especially in this time of change;
• Champion for accessibility and inclusion;
• With the support of the Senior Leadership Team, as the new SENDCo and Inclusion Lead, you will take responsibility for strategic development and day-to-day implementation of the SEND policy and all inclusion matters;
• Responsible for the SEND information report and provision made for pupils with learning barriers or disabilities, to ensure they are working towards achieving their potential;
• Inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice and develop a whole school commitment to supporting pupils with SEND;
• Work closely and proactively with staff, parents/carers, external partners, Governors and other agencies;
• Provide professional guidance to staff to help ensure high-quality teaching, behaviour management and the effective use of resources to secure an inclusive education.
• *Steps Lead Teacher would be desirable.

If you are: 

• A person with a strong moral purpose to enable achievement for all; 
• An individual who is committed to, and passionate about high quality provision;
• Ready to learn, as part of a team and be challenged to become the best that you can be; 
• Able to remain calm and adaptable to the needs of different children; 
• Ready to share expertise and drive for school-wide improvement; 

We can offer you: 

• The chance to work with a fantastic team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff;  
• A collegiate, collaborative way of working;
• An investment in people and CPD as an entitlement for all;
• A strong well-being culture
• Fun-loving, energetic and enthusiastic pupils;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of the pupils at Stoke Holy Cross Primary
• Access and support through VNET, Essential SENCo Network
• Support from Norfolk Support Service and Musculoskeletal referrals

Give us a call, even if you’re just curious about this position – it really is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialism in a great environment. Contact Anna or Lisa in our school office.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to - [email removed]

Applications will be assessed on receipt and interviews will take place as soon as possible.

Closing date:   25 September 2026, 5pm

Interview date:  8 October 2026 (provisionally)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

At Stoke Holy Cross Primary School, we work hard to eliminate direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between all those within our school community. We do this with regard to the nine protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.