SEND & Inclusion Operations Manager

Posted on 18/05/2026

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01 Jun 2026
London
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Ark Support Scale 9 point 25-33 £41,632-£47,917 - Pro-rated for term time only
Permanent
Term-Time
Education Support
Ark Putney Academy
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SEND & Inclusion Operations Manager

About The Role
We are seeking a SEND & Inclusion Operations Manager who will be responsible for the effective day-to-day coordination of SEND and inclusion provision across the school. Working closely with the SENDCO and senior leaders, the role oversees EHCP processes, annual reviews, referrals, record‑keeping and multi‑agency communication, ensuring statutory duties are met and systems run smoothly. The postholder will support staff through clear organisation, accurate deployment of provision and effective communication with parents, external professionals and the local authority. The role line‑manages identified staff, oversees SEND systems and documentation, and supports high‑quality transitions and communication, enabling teaching staff to focus on delivering excellent classroom practice while SEND provision is administered efficiently and consistently. This post requires a high level of efficiency and whilst there are student facing aspects to the role, it is weighted towards ensuring the academy is compliant with all aspects of SEND provision.

You will:
- Have experience of identifying, monitoring and providing effective support for students with SEND.
- Have experience of leading, coaching and motivating people, ensuring professional development and effectively challenging and managing any performance concerns.
- Demonstrate effective and systematic behaviour management.
- Possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
- Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the SEN Code of Practice.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Julie Rickard at [email protected] or call 020 8394 5612.
Benefits
- Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
- We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
- Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.
About Us
Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We’re a non-selective, mixed secondary school with 750 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form.
We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our band programme.

We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community.

We’ve also been celebrating a successful year so far with extremely strong GCSE results. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other.

Visit arkputney.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.