At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion inclusive education practices and support schools in improving SEND provision.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming education for all children.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic and impactful role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives by promoting inclusion and equality in education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience in SEND leadership or as a SENCO.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As an Inclusion Adviser, you will work within our Transformation Service and Inclusion Hub, providing both support and challenge to education settings. You’ll help embed a culture where every child can thrive, regardless of need.
Responsibilities
- Champion high-quality inclusive practice across all phases of education
- Lead Inclusion Reviews and support schools to improve SEND provision
- Drive Portsmouth’s Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) vision
- Deliver training and professional development to education professionals
- Analyse data to identify strengths, gaps and priorities
- Build strong partnerships across services, schools and external organisations
- Provide targeted support to schools requiring additional input
- Contribute to strategic SEND developments and improvement programmes
Ideal candidate
- We are seeking a skilled education leader or SEND specialist who is passionate about inclusion and has a proven track record of improving outcomes.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Significant experience as a SENCO or inclusion leader
- Degree-level qualification (Level 6) and postgraduate study or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive practice
- Experience supporting and challenging schools to improve outcomes
- Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyse data and drive evidence-based decision-making
- A National Award for SEN Coordination (Level 7) is desirable
Working arrangements
You will be required to work at least 2 days a week in the office or in education settings.
Contact details for an informal discussion
Sarah Christopher
We are a disability confident employer and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria. Applicants must demonstrate right to work in the UK. Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Locations
Inclusion Adviser in Hampshire, Portsmouth employer: Portsmouth City Council
As an Inclusion Adviser within our Transformation Service and Inclusion Hub, you will join a supportive and collaborative work culture dedicated to championing inclusive education. We offer robust professional development opportunities, allowing you to grow your expertise while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in Portsmouth. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, alongside our status as a disability confident employer, ensures that you will thrive in an environment that values every individual's contribution.
