SENCO Team Leader

Lionheart Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedars Academy is seeking a passionate SENCO and Team Leader to join their Senior Leadership Team. This role involves leading a dedicated team, shaping SEND provision, and promoting an inclusive environment for pupils with special educational needs. The position offers a supportive working environment, training opportunities, and a reduced teaching load.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Training opportunities

Reduced teaching load

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference for pupils with SEND.
• Experience in leading teams and shaping SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of LSAs.
• Shape SEND provision strategically at The Cedars.
• Promote equity and equality.

Skills

Leadership

Equity and Equality Promotion

Job description

Job Title: SENCO and Team Leader

The Cedars Academy at Lionheart Educational Trust

At The Cedars Academy, we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We strive to create a calm, inclusive, and safe environment where teachers can teach and pupils can learn without disruption. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and inspiring SENCO and Team Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and help us deliver our vision for pupils with SEND.

Position Details:

• Permanent and full-time

This is a unique opportunity as we are a truly inclusive school. Our provision includes a large specialist speech and language unit and a small bespoke SEMH school called Endeavour.

Role Overview:

• Lead a dedicated team of LSAs and work alongside our Assistant Principal (also a SENCO) for Endeavour.
• Shape SEND provision strategically at The Cedars.
• Promote equity and equality, putting individual needs at the center of decision-making.

What We Offer:

• A supportive working environment
• Training opportunities
• A seat on our leadership team
• Reduced teaching load

If you are passionate about making a difference for pupils with SEND, please contact us to discuss the role or arrange a visit.

This post is a regulated activity and requires an enhanced criminal records check, including a barred list check.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications and conduct interviews early in the case of high volume. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check, and references will be sought at the shortlisting stage.

The Trust values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all staff are encouraged to contribute and succeed. We have staff networks supporting various backgrounds and identities, including BAME, LGBTQ+, working-class backgrounds, and disabilities.

For queries or to arrange a visit, please contact the school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.