Lead Practitioner for Outreach and Development

The Gallery Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gallery Trust is seeking an experienced SENCo with a strong SEND background to join our Trust. You will lead SEND initiatives, work across our schools and develop high-quality outreach and inclusion programmes.

You will engage with school leaders, design training for staff, and ensure meaningful improvements in outcomes for students with SEND across the Trust. The role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and confident leadership.

Qualifications

• QTS and experienced SEND leadership in a school setting.
• NASENCO or NPQ for SENCO (or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusive practice.
• Significant teaching experience with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience leading SEND or inclusive practice in an educational setting.
• Experience collaborating across different educational contexts and understanding the continuum of provision.
• Ability to coach, model, and provide professional dialogue to develop practice.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Outreach, inclusion projects and training programmes.
• Engage with school leaders and partners to identify opportunities to support students.
• Provide advice, support and challenge to improve SEND provision and outcomes.
• Be the face of the Trust and help deliver impactful outreach activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching staff

Staff development

Educational leadership

SEND expertise

Education

QTS

NASENCO/NPQ SENCO

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, talented, and effective individual who can demonstrate success within the education sector and has a sound knowledge and understanding of SEND, to join a thriving Special Multi Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will be key in supporting the delivery of our Outreach offer, inclusion projects and contribute to the facilitation of training and development programmes for the Trust. You will need to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience of working within SEND and mainstream schools. The candidate will be confident in their own practice and be able to provide advice, support, and challenge through our current offer.

You will need to have the skills, knowledge, and attributes to engage with school leaders and other partners, identify suitable opportunities to deliver support to students and training for staff, and be able to liaise with a range of different stakeholders to support the team with projects and initiatives. You will be essential in the successful delivery of outreach activities and be the face of the Trust, ensuring our service can demonstrate a positive impact on improving outcomes for students.

About You

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• SENDCO qualification - National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), NPQ for SENCO or recognised equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant and ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusive practice.
• Substantial teaching experience, including significant experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience of leading SEND and/or inclusive practice within an educational setting.
• Experience of working across, or alongside, different educational contexts and an understanding of the continuum of provision.
• Experience of supporting colleagues to develop their practice through coaching, modelling, professional dialogue or professional learning.
• Experience of implementing and evaluating approaches to improve provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.