SENDCo​/Inclusion Manager

Employer: London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Location: Mission Grove Primary School, Buxton Road, Walthamstow, London

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

Closing Date: 20/09/2026 at 23:55

Reference: SCH/26/344254

Mission Grove Primary School

North Site :
Buxton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7EJ

South Site : 108 Edinburgh Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7QB

Start Date :
January 2026 ( or sooner if possible)

Are you an inspirational and ambitious SEND leader who is passionate about ensuring that every child can thrive?

Would you relish the opportunity to lead and shape SEND provision across a vibrant, fully inclusive school in the East End of London?

We are seeking an
exceptional Inclusion Lead / SENDCo
to join our experienced Senior Leadership Team and play a key strategic role in ensuring that inclusion is at the heart of our school.

Our vision is built around three simple but powerful principles:

These principles shape our expectations, our relationships and our approach to teaching and learning. We believe that every pupil deserves the opportunity to achieve their very best, whatever their individual needs or starting point. We are looking for a SENDCo who shares this belief and who will inspire others to make it a reality every day.

Our motto,“Respect yourself, respect others,”is central to our school community. As Inclusion Lead, you will model and champion this ethos, developing a culture where pupils are understood, valued and supported to become confident, successful and respectful members of our community.

As our
Inclusion Lead / SENDCo
, you will have strategic responsibility for leading, developing and evaluating SEND provision across our
split-site school
. Working closely with an experienced Senior Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to build on strong foundations while continuing to develop a highly effective, inclusive and ambitious SEND offer.

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across both sites.
• Ensure that pupils with SEND receive high-quality, personalised support that enables them to make excellent progress.
• Develop the confidence and expertise of teachers and support staff through effective coaching, training and collaboration.
• Work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to ensure that provision is responsive and joined up.
• Promote high expectations and an inclusive approach to teaching and learning across the school.
• Ensure that SEND policies, systems and processes are effective, consistent and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Use assessment, evidence and pupil voice to evaluate the impact of SEND provision and drive further improvement.
• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Champion creativity and innovation in our approach to meeting the diverse needs of our learners.

• Is an experienced and knowledgeable SEND professional with a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Has a proven track record of leading and developing high-quality SEND provision.
• Is an inspirational leader who can motivate, support and develop colleagues.
• Has high expectations for every pupil and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
• Is organised, reflective and able to work strategically across a complex, split-site setting.
• Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Is creative, solution-focused and willing to think differently about how we meet the needs of our learners.
• Shares our commitment to“Everyone aims high. Everyone is included. Creativity is valued.”

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