Inclusion and Pastoral Lead - SENCo

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Inclusion and Pastoral (SENCo and Pastoral Lead) to join our leadership team. You will play a key role in contributing to Franciscan’s ethos of “Achieving Excellence Together”, enabling every child to flourish and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional who is passionate about living our values of respect, kindness and perseverance, and who is determined to make a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

You will play a central role in supporting the Headteacher as part of a highly effective leadership team. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for inclusion, SEND and pastoral systems, ensuring that vulnerable groups – including pupils with SEND, EAL, CLA and Pupil Premium – are fully supported to achieve excellence. Alongside this, you will maintain a flexible teaching commitment, modelling best practice and coaching colleagues to deliver high-quality, inclusive provision across the school.

What the school offers its staff

Franciscan Primary School is an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school and part of the Graveney Multi-Academy Trust, based in Southwest London. We provide an exciting curriculum and excellent extra-curricular provision, benefiting from access to Graveney School’s outstanding facilities and the Trust’s strength in delivering a traditional education, supported by the highest expectations for conduct.

Further details about the role

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be found at the school’s website:

Completed application forms must be returned to Graveney Trust, electronically to [email protected] or by post to Graveney School, HR Department, Welham Road, SW17 9BU

Applications must be submitted using Graveney Trust’s application form and Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring Form. Please do not apply using the ‘apply’ button on any other website.

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 17 October 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 20 October 2025

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate become available.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and this vacancy is not open to recruitment agencies.

Franciscan Primary School
221 Franciscan Road
Tooting, London
SW17 8HQ
Tel: 020 8672 3048
Fax: 020 8672 9452
E-mail: [email protected]

Commitment to safeguarding

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that we do not accept CVs and this vacancy is not open to recruitment agencies.