Director of SEND Faculty (SENCO / Lead SEND) - Cheadle

Aspire People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Director of SEND Faculty to lead the SEND strategy for a mainstream secondary school in Cheadle. This role involves overseeing individual pupil support, ensuring an inclusive curriculum, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have significant SEND leadership experience and a proven track record of improving outcomes for SEND learners. Send your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Substantial SEND / SENCO leadership experience in secondary settings.
• Deep understanding of SEN law, inclusive pedagogies, and curriculum adaptations.
• A track record of raising outcomes for SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and improvement of SEND strategy.
• Oversee coordination of support for pupils.
• Ensure the curriculum is inclusive and ambitious.

Skills

SEND leadership experience

Understanding of SEN law

Strong leadership skills

Strategic planning skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Director of SEND Faculty (SENCO / Lead SEND) – Cheadle (Mainstream Secondary)

Location: Cheadle

Role: Director of SEND Faculty

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 26 (or as agreed)

Salary: Paid to scale

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of SEND strategy and provision.
• Oversee coordination of support for individual pupils (identification, interventions, progress tracking).
• Ensure the curriculum is inclusive, differentiated, and ambitious for SEND learners.
• Monitor, evaluate, and review SEND provision and student outcomes.
• Support, train, and line-manage staff working with SEND pupils.
• Act as a key liaison with parents, external agencies, and senior leadership.

Essential Experience & Attributes

• Substantial SEND / SENCO leadership experience in secondary settings.
• Deep understanding of SEN law, inclusive pedagogies, and curriculum adaptations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• A track record of raising outcomes for SEND students.

If you are a visionary SEND leader who wants to make a systemic impact, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail]

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.