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Sandwell Valley Independent School is focused on offering alternative provision to young people aged between 11 and 18 years. The cohort of students consist of students with EHCPs and referrals from local schools.

The strategic aim is to widen places for children with special educational needs. Sandwell Valley School is committed to academic excellence and character development of all students in school.

You will be expected to support and to implement the vision and ethos of the school. All staff are expected to be flexible and versatile and will therefore be required to undertake other roles and duties as required. Roles will be reviewed on an annual basis. This job description is therefore not intended to be exhaustive and is a general outline of the typical duties and responsibilities expected to be carried out in the substantive role; this may change at the discretion of the Principal and Directors.

Job Title : Strategic Inclusion Lead

Contract : Permanent/Full-time

Salary : Salary based on experience and qualifications £45k+

Responsible to : Assistant Headteacher

Core purpose :

The Strategic Inclusion Lead will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher and colleagues in the strategic development of the school's SEND policies with the aim of raising achievement in these groups. They will lead strategically and deliver operationally. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, support staff, and other stakeholders to promote a positive school culture and to ensure an outstanding learning experience for all students.

Please see attached Job description and Application form for more details.

Closing date : Monday 5th May 2025 at 9am

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

How to apply:

If you're interested in joining our friendly team, please contact Kavita Kaur at kkaur@svs.sandwell.sch.uk and mros@svs.sandwell.sch.uk or call 0121 6797522.

Further Information

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Applications can only be accepted using SVS application form, which will be made available with the job advert.

SVS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are listed within the job descriptions.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and SVS is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post.

SVS is an equal opportunities employer.

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