Operational SEND Lead - Hadley Learning Community

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellbeing package

Laptop provided

Gym and swimming pool access

Job summary

Hadley Learning Community invites applications for an experienced and highly organised professional to join our Inclusion Team as Operational SEND Lead. Working closely with the SENDCo, senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies, you will identify pupils early, coordinate support and ensure full inclusion in all aspects of school life.

You will maintain accurate SEND records, provision maps and APDR processes, lead inclusion and intervention staff, and build strong partnerships with

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting pupils with SEND and barriers to learning.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and graduated approach.
• Experience maintaining SEND records, provision maps and APDR processes.
• Ability to engage with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Experience leading inclusion and intervention staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with SENDCo and leaders to identify early support needs.
• Coordinate and monitor APDR cycles and provision maps.
• Lead inclusion and intervention staff to deliver high-quality provision.
• Maintain accurate SEND records and compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to coordinate support.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Relationship building

Record keeping

APDR management

Staff leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

APDR tracking tools

Record-keeping systems

Job description

SO1 37 hours per Week

Term Time + 4 Weeks

Required November 2026

Welcome to Hadley Learning Community!

We are a school that proudly serves and sits at the heart of the local community of Hadley in Telford. Our vision is that every child belongs to our school and community, respecting others and importantly themselves. We believe that hard work and dedication inspire success, and we strive to ensure every child enjoys their learning, friendships and opportunities at Hadley Learning Community.

Our recent Ofsted report celebrated our "high expectations for pupils' behaviour" within a "highly ambitious and inclusive curriculum", concluding that the school could be judged outstanding at a future inspection.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised professional to join our Inclusion Team as Operational SEND Lead. Working closely with the SENDCo, senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring pupils are identified early, supported effectively and fully included in all aspects of school life.

The successful applicant will:

• Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students.
• Have significant experience supporting children and young people with SEND and additional barriers to learning.
• Have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach.
• Be skilled in maintaining accurate SEND records, provision maps and Individual Support Plans.
• Support and quality assure Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) processes.
• Work effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to coordinate support for pupils.
• Lead and support inclusion and intervention staff to ensure high quality provision.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills.
• Be committed to ensuring every child can achieve, participate, belong and succeed.
• Demonstrate resilience, initiative and a solution-focused approach.

We pride ourselves on:

• A strong culture of inclusion where every child is known, supported and valued.
• A recent Ofsted inspection recognising our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
• A calm, orderly and respectful learning environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through the Learning Community Trust.
• Collaboration across a family of primary, secondary and specialist schools.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
• Being part of the Learning Community Trust, providing excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and opportunities for professional development.
• Our strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition, including free parking, a comprehensive wellbeing support package, a laptop and access to the on-site gym and swimming pool.

Further Information:

Our most recent Ofsted report can be found here https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188264 and our school’s website https://hadleylearningcommunity.org.uk/

Application Closing Date:

30th September 2026

Interviews:

TBC

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list) for the successful applicant. References will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

We are committed to equality and diversity, and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy - https://hadleylearningcommunity.org.uk/secondary/policies-documents/&nbsp

Attached documents

• Job Description
• Headteacher Welcome Letter
• Application Form