SEND Manager

Hillcrest Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking an inspiring SEND Manager to lead a dedicated team of teaching assistants and SEND staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of learning and promoting inclusion within the academy. Ideal applicants will have experience working with young people with SEND and a solid understanding of relevant policies. This role offers a commitment to professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Membership to a local government pension scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in professional development

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with SEND in a school environment.
• Good understanding of policies related to SEND and child protection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of SEND staff and teaching assistants.
• Ensure high standards of learning and achievement for students.
• Drive excellence and inclusion across the school.

Skills

Experience of working with young people with SEND

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of policies and procedures related to SEND

Job description

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Contract : 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 working week

Hillcrest Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of a SEND Manager.

This is a key role within our Academy, providing leadership and management of a dedicated team of specialist teaching assistants and SEND staff. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of learning and achievement for all students, driving excellence and inclusion across the school.

The ideal applicant will have :

• Experience of working with young people with SEND in a school environment.
• A good understanding of policies and procedures relating to SEND, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, friendly and approachable.

What we offer you :

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us :

At Hillcrest Academy, we firmly believe that children have one chance, and that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create young people who have all the skills and characteristics needed to go on to greatness. We are proud of our role at the centre of a vibrant, wonderful community, we feel privileged to welcome every child and family into our holistic academy. It is our promise to ensure that children currently living in the Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas of Leeds enjoy access to a truly inspirational primary academy. We continue to show through our work in partnership with other schools and colleagues within The GORSE Academies Trust that no barrier will in any way limit either the quality of a child’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which our children are able to rise.

If you would like to know more about Hillcrest Academy, please visit our website at Hillcrest Academy.

PLEASE NOTE :

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure. ‘We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.