Job Introduction
From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing.
The pay range for this role will be £52,413 to £60,357 p.a. (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead and inspire others in creating inclusive educational environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role: As an Inclusion Lead, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experiences of children with SEND across primary and secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. You will provide expert advice, guidance, training, and support to mainstream settings, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on providing subject matter expert advice, guidance, training, support, and challenge to mainstream settings to deliver increased standards of achievement and inclusion for children with SEND.
- Raise standards of achievement and inclusion in mainstream settings by delivering systematic and strategic monitoring and intervention.
- Support schools in their delivery of ordinarily available provision and an effective graduated approach.
- Assist in whole school improvement for pupils with SEND by working strategically with various services to monitor and evaluate outcomes.
- Ensure strong partnership working between schools, parents, and pupils by promoting positive relations and supporting schools in their practice.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified teacher status.
- Significant experience working with children and their families in schools and settings.
- Experience working with children with a wide range of individual needs.
- Proven ability to work effectively with adults to develop their practice.
- Relevant training related to inclusion and working with children with special needs.
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Effective interpersonal skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
- High levels of resilience and motivation to improve outcomes for children.
- Professional integrity, open and honest.
Job Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS & Children’s Barring required.
- Must be able to travel using public or other forms of transport or hold a valid UK driving licence.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children with SEND. Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team committed to nurturing inclusive education!
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jeanette.Yorke@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or Karen.Chester@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Interview date: Thursday 23 October 2025
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council
At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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