Inclusion Adviser

The Children, Families and Education Directorate is primarily focussed on delivering its statutory duties as well as a range of high-quality traded services. This role will sit within the Inclusion Service, which is comprised of the SEND Team, the Virtual School, the Educational Psychology Service and others. Portsmouth is a lead authority in the SEND&AP Change Programme working with partners across the region., We are looking at recruiting a Consultant Leader or SEND practitioner from either maintained schools or academies to support and develop high quality inclusive practice across all phases of education. You will provide challenge and support to schools to deliver on the principles of inclusion. You will drive delivery and provide quality assurance and expertise. You will promote and influence positive behaviour and inclusion across Portsmouth schools, providing training, maintaining good relationships, and promoting excellence and compliance with statutory requirements.

You have Qualified Teacher Status and recent and successful SENCO and Inclusion leadership experience. You have expert knowledge and experience leading to success in raising standards and securing effective inclusive practice, and practical experience of supporting practitioners to develop high-quality inclusive practice. You have successful experience of managing, motivating and challenging other skilled professionals, and of delivering professional development. You have high-level interpersonal and communication skills, are flexible, and can work to tight deadlines.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave. This does not apply to Term Time Only contracts.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services - access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.
Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council