Inclusion Manager; Non Class , SENCO, DSL & ARB Lead

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Inclusion Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our school’s inclusive practice. This is a key strategic role combining SENCO, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), and Autistic Resource Base (ARB) Lead responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with strong SEN experience who is committed to ensuring that every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive.

You will:

• Lead SEND provision across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Act as the school’s SENCO, Deputy DSL, and ARB Lead
• Help shape and deliver the school’s Inclusion Strategy
• Lead multi‑agency work
• Manage and develop the ARB and Inclusion teams
• Support staff to deliver high‑quality inclusive practice
• Work closely with families, external agencies, and the Local Authority

We are looking for:

• Is a qualified teacher with strong primary SEN experience
• Holds (or is willing to complete) the National Award for SEN Coordination
• Has experience with EHCPs and multi‑agency working
• Has or is willing to undertake DSL training
• Is a confident leader, organised, and child‑centred
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusion

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Leadership scale salary (dependent on experience)
• The role is not class based
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A committed team who believe every child can succeed

Earlsmead school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre‑employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.