SEND Provision Lead (Nest Classrooms)

Belmont Castle Academy; Grays; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Castle Academy is seeking a SEND Provision Lead to head our specialist Nest Classrooms. You will shape provision, ensure outstanding support, and lead a team to deliver inclusive practice across the school.

The role requires QTS and a strong track record with pupils with SEND, including complex needs, plus experience leading staff and driving school-wide inclusion. This is a full-time post within a supportive, collaborative SLT environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience leading staff and developing inclusive practice.
• Ability to monitor pupil progress and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and daily operation of the specialist SEND provision (Nest Classrooms).
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and sensory support for pupils with additional needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision, driving continuous improvement.
• Track, analyse and report on pupil progress, attainment, attendance and wellbeing.
• Line manage and develop a team of support staff (HLTAs and TAs).
• Deliver high-quality CPD and coaching to staff across the school to strengthen inclusive practice.
• Work closely with the SENDCo, Senior Leadership Team, parents, external agencies and professionals.
• Ensure provision is compliant with statutory requirements and reflects best practice in SEND.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Leadership

CPD delivery

Communication

Education

QTS

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring that children with SENDreceive the highest quality provision and achieve their full potential? Do youhave the vision, leadership skills and expertise to lead a specialist SENDprovision and drive excellence for some of our most vulnerable learners?

We are seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and dedicated SENDProvision Lead to lead our specialist Nest Classrooms. This is anexciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and SEND practitioner to shapeand develop our provision, ensuring that every child receives outstandingsupport, challenge and opportunities to succeed.

The Role:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead thestrategic development and day-to-day operation of the school's specialistSEND provision (Nest Classrooms).


• Ensurehigh-quality teaching, learning and sensory support for pupils withadditional needs.


• Monitor andevaluate the quality of provision, driving continuous improvement.


• Track, analyseand report on pupil progress, attainment, attendance and wellbeing.


• Line manage anddevelop a team of support staff (HLTAs and TAs).


• Deliverhigh-quality CPD and coaching to staff across the school to strengtheninclusive practice.


• Work closelywith the SENDCo, Senior Leadership Team, parents, external agencies andprofessionals.


• Ensure provisionis compliant with statutory requirements and reflects best practice inSEND.


• Contribute towhole-school improvement and inclusion initiatives.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellentclassroom practitioner with a strong understanding of SEND.


• Has experienceof working with children with a range of additional needs, includingcomplex needs.


• Has provenleadership experience or demonstrates the potential and ambition to lead.


• Has strongorganisational, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Can inspire,motivate and develop others.


• Is committed toinclusion and ensuring every child achieves their very best.


• Has highexpectations of pupils, staff and themselves.


• Has experienceof leading a specialist SEND provision.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• Successful teaching experience across a primary setting.


• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practiceand inclusive education.


• Experience working with pupils with a range of SEND needs,including complex needs.


• Ability to monitor, analyse and improve pupil progress andattainment.


• Experience leading, managing or developing staff.


• Ability to deliver high-quality CPD and coaching to colleagues.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively with parents, governors and external agencies.


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


• Experience of line managing teams.


• Experience contributing to school improvement planning.


• Experience of leading staff training across a school.


• Leadership experience as a phase leader, SEND lead ormiddle/senior leader.


• Understanding of therapeutic approaches and multi-agency working.

DesirableCriteria

• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or equivalent SENDqualification.


• Experience working in a specialist provision or resource base.


• Experience managing SEND funding and resources.