Harehills Primary School, located in Northeast Leeds, is a vibrant and diverse primary school with over 700 pupils. We pride ourselves on our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all children can succeed.

Harehills Primary School is looking for an Inclusion Lead, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to support pupils with additional needs. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive. As Assistant Headteacher for SEND & Inclusion, you'll be an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs. Working closely with the headteacher and other senior colleagues, you'll use your leadership skills to manage provision in the school and to provide support to other teachers. You will be a qualified SENDCo or someone with robust experience who is currently undertaking the new NPQ SEND accreditation.

Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering interventions with pupils in the classroom and implementing the school strategy. You will also have 0.4 classroom teaching duties. Suitable candidates will already have managerial responsibilities with a proven track record in leading and developing inclusion practices. This experience may have come from an SLT role or a departmental role. This may be a first SLT role for the right candidate, but they would need to demonstrate a strong and effective approach in previous roles. The role is permanent following a successful 6-month probationary period.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. 

Harehills Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will be carried out for all successful applicants, including an online search and enhanced DBS check. Join us at Harehills Primary School and be a part of our mission to create a diverse and inclusive educational community. Apply now to make a positive impact on the lives of our pupils.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th April at 9am

Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 8th May 2025.

Please call to arrange a visit to school, this would be positively encouraged.

For further information, application form and job description, please visit our school website, using the following link:

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We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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