Job Introduction
Inclusion Leader (SENDCO and DSL)
Full Time
Permanent
To start 1st January 2026 (or earlier if available)
Are you a passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable leader ready to lead and develop our INCLUSION TEAM and make a positive impact on the lives of children in our school.
Our INCLUSION LEADER is part of our senior leadership team, fulfilling the roles of SENDCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). They also lead and manage our Inclusion Team that includes a family links worker and Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).
We are a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. We believe in THE HAMPDEN WAY and use this to guide our thinking and behaviour. We are KIND. We try our BEST. We are a TEAM.
Our school needs an exemplary INCLUSION LEADER who:
- Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Has a proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.
- Is qualified as a SENDCO or committed to achieving the qualification within 18 months
- Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision.
- Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and keen to make a difference.
- Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
- Is a resilient leader who can positively manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with our families
- Is an experienced DSL or is ready and experienced enough to take on this role in our school
- Has experience of leading programmes of early help and support for vulnerable families
- Can effectively lead our Inclusion Team comprising of a Family Links Worker and Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
- Has experience of effective multi-agency working
- Who has a forensic eye for detail to ensure robust safeguarding policies, practices and procedures are in place and being operated effectively
In supporting our school you will get:
- To be an integral member of our SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
- To dedicate 100% of your time to your leadership role as this is a non-teaching position
- To work with amazing, creative, fun and high-achieving children
- To work with a very supportive and dedicated team
- To work in a community with team/family spirit in abundance
- Access to professional development and training.
- To work with very supportive governing body, parents and children
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email office.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 212291.
If you would like to apply, please complete and return the attached application form to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date for applications - Monday 20th October 2025
Interviews to be held - w/c 20th October 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
