SEND and Inclusion Leader in Colchester

Location: Grays

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Leadership Scale L3-L7 (London Fringe)

Are you a qualified SENCO with the vision and expertise to lead and develop outstanding inclusive practice across a primary school? Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEND, including those with complex needs, to achieve their full potential? Are you passionate about driving whole‐school improvement and creating a culture where every child feels valued, supported and successful?

Tudor Court Primary School is a popular, successful and welcoming primary school in Grays, proudly rated GOOD by Ofsted. The school is committed to ensuring every child thrives academically and personally, with a strong ethos centred around inclusion, wellbeing, responsibility and community.

Role Overview

The school is seeking to appoint a full‐time, permanent SEND and Inclusion Leader to join the Senior Leadership Team from September 2026 or January 2027. The successful SEND and Inclusion Leader will lead SEND provision across the school, oversee EHCP processes, work directly with pupils with additional needs, support staff development and drive inclusive practice to improve outcomes for all learners.

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• National Award for SENCO Accreditation / NPQ for SENCOs, or willingness to undertake the qualification
• Significant experience working with children with SEND, including complex needs
• Experience leading SEND provision and developing whole‐school inclusive practice
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Benefits

• A welcoming, inclusive and caring school community
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and committed staff
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A school that values inclusion, wellbeing and excellence for all
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families

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