Inclusion Lead/SENCO (3 days per week)

Do you love teaching and learning? Are you inclusive? Is progress for all and making a difference a passion? Are you an ambitious and outstanding teacher? Are you ready for a new challenge? This is a non-class-based post. This role may have a teaching commitment to support small SEND groups and will be based on need. Required for September 2026 This post has come at an exciting time within the development of Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust. Gossey Lane Academy is a one-form entry school and now require an Inclusion Lead who can work with our fantastic children and offer a range of skills to complement our ambitious and highly effective teaching staff. This post will come with a TLR payment. We are looking for an inspirational Inclusion Lead to further develop and lead inclusion and SEND within the school and help to shape and develop our highly committed team. Candidates should have: Qualified Teacher Status The National Award for SEN Co-ordination or be working towards Experience of working with children with Special Needs Thorough knowledge of the new SEND Code of Practice The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children Skilful in working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs - SEND, LAC, Pupil Premium, EAL, G & T To work effectively with the Headteacher and SLT to achieve excellence The ability to support and overview the work of teaching assistants working with SEN children Good communication skills and an ability to work within a team Good management and organisational skills and experience of leading/managing other staff The necessary communication skills enabling liaison with a variety of external agencies What We Offer: A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide. An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights. Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process. A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”. Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly. Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS). Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package i