Director of Excellence for Children with Learning Differences

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Trust, seeking a Director of Excellence for Children with Learning Differences, offers a strategic leadership role focused on inclusive education. With a commitment to professional development and well-being, this position promises a supportive environment for making a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Employee counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a SENCO.
• Strong leadership capabilities and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for children with learning differences.
• Contribute to overall leadership in line with Trust values.

Skills

Leadership

SEN knowledge

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Job Description

• Paradigm Trust - Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW
• £78,968 per annum (Pay award pending for September 2025)
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7467

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Director of Excellence for Children with Learning Differences into the team from 1 January 2026 or earlier if possible.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you'll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It's a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you'll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you'll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The position

You will provide strategic leadership of the provision for children with learning differences across Paradigm Trust, supporting and challenging leaders and staff to ensure children receive high-quality, inclusive education.

You will make an active contribution to the overall leadership of the Trust, in line with the Trust's values.

What you will offer

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious SEN professional who wants to make a difference for children with learning differences. As the successful applicant, you will have previous experience working as a SENCO and the strategic leadership of provision for children with learning differences.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

For more information

If you would like to have a conversation regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting HR by either calling 01473 356250 or emailing [e-mail]

To find out more about us, please visit the Paradigm Trust

How to apply

To apply, please complete your application on the Trust website (webitrent.com).

Closing date: 9 am, 9 June 2025.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

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