Inclusion Leader - Primary School (High Wycombe)Location: High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireContract: Permanent | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)Salary: Leadership Scale L4-L8Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Are you a passionate leader committed to inclusive education and safeguarding excellence?
On behalf of a welcoming and community-focused primary school in High Wycombe, we are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Leader to join the senior leadership team. This is a vital leadership post, responsible for ensuring that all pupils - including those with SEND, EAL, those who are disadvantaged, and the more able - receive the personalised support and high-quality provision they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:-
Shape the strategic development of inclusive provision across the school
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Lead safeguarding alongside the Headteacher, acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
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Serve as the designated person for Children Looked After, liaising with virtual schools and agencies
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Champion behaviour for learning and ensure pupils with additional needs meet high expectations
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Build strong partnerships with external agencies and families to enhance support for pupils
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Foster a whole-school culture of equity, inclusion, and high aspiration
The ideal candidate will:
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Hold the NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs qualification
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Demonstrate a successful track record of teaching across the primary curriculum
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Have extensive experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
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Be proactive, reflective, and a confident communicator
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Be a strong leader with a clear vision for inclusive practice
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Have prior experience in safeguarding leadership and working with external professionals
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Be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and the safeguarding of all children
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SENCO, safeguarding lead, or aspiring inclusion leader ready to take the next step in a supportive and purposeful school environment.
To express interest or apply: Please contact Ricky Rose at Dunbar Education.
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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.