Strategic Inclusion Lead

Strategic Inclusion Lead – Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to school improvement and self-evaluation.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to develop and implement a whole-school inclusion strategy.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, belonging and inclusive practice.
• Line manage and develop the Deputy Inclusion Lead, providing clear direction, supervision and professional development.

SEND & Early Intervention

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND provision, ensuring high expectations and access to a broad and ambitious curriculum.
• Oversee EHCP processes, provision mapping, interventions and transitions.
• Ensure early identification and appropriate support for pupils with additional needs, including within EYFS.
• Work closely with families and external agencies to secure effective support and provision.

Behaviour, Nurture & Attendance

• Support the development and implementation of a consistent, inclusive approach to behaviour.
• Oversee and develop nurture provision, including ELSA, SEMH interventions and mentoring.
• Support the school’s attendance strategy, with a particular focus on vulnerable pupils.
• Use attendance and behaviour data to identify barriers and drive improvement.

Teaching Assistants & Staff Development

• Lead the strategic deployment of Teaching Assistants, ensuring support promotes independence and complements high-quality teaching.
• Develop and deliver training in SEND, adaptive teaching, behaviour, nurture and communication.
• Provide coaching and feedback to develop staff expertise and consistency across the school.
• Lead CPD linked to the school’s inclusion priorities.

Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Personal Development

• Work closely with the DSL to identify vulnerable pupils and monitor safeguarding risks.
• Promote pupils’ wellbeing, emotional regulation, positive relationships and sense of belonging.
• Ensure all pupils feel safe, valued and included and have access to enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to multi-agency work where appropriate.

Partnership & Community

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, governors and external agencies.
• Lead and contribute to meetings, reviews and multi-agency processes.
• Report on the impact of inclusion provision and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to collective worship and promote the Christian ethos and values of All Saints’.