SEND Lead: School Inclusion & Outcomes Leader

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton Council’s Virtual School invites an experienced SEND Lead to improve outcomes for children with a social worker and SEND needs. You will advise schools, social workers, carers and agencies, managing a caseload and monitoring progress through PEP meetings.

You will be a qualified teacher with QTS and SENCO experience, with strong SEND Code of Practice knowledge, safeguarding expertise and ability to build cross‑agency partnerships to secure positive results for children.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experienced SENCO with knowledge of SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and ability to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children and monitor progress via PEP meetings.
• Provide advice, guidance and direct support to schools, social workers, carers and partner agencies.
• Promote inclusive practice and prevent exclusion or disengagement from education.
• Work with professionals to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

QTS

SENCO experience

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Safeguarding

Report writing

Analytical skills

Collaboration with professionals

Organisation

Education

Degree with QTS (PGCE)

Job description

Bolton Council’s Virtual School invites an experienced SEND Lead to improve outcomes for children with a social worker and SEND needs. You will advise schools, social workers, carers and agencies, managing a caseload and monitoring progress through PEP meetings.

You will be a qualified teacher with QTS and SENCO experience, with strong SEND Code of Practice knowledge, safeguarding expertise and ability to build cross‑agency partnerships to secure positive results for children.