SEND Unit Teacher/Designated Specialist Provision Lead

Oak Multi Academy Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Leicester seeks a dedicated leader for its SEND unit. You will manage the SEND provision, ensuring high quality teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a difference, maintains high standards, and collaborates effectively with colleagues and families to promote inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Passionate and committed to supporting children with SEND.
• High standards and ambitious expectations for all pupils.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SEND unit to ensure quality teaching and learning.
• Oversee provision for children with complex needs.
• Promote inclusive practice across the school.

Skills

Enthusiasm for making a difference

Maintaining ambitious expectations

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Expertise in SEND provision

Job description

Overview

You will manage the SEND unit to ensure high quality teaching and learning for all pupils, oversee provision for children with complex needs, and promote inclusive practice across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, colleagues, and families, you will drive improvement and ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential.

You will play a key part in delivering high quality, inclusive teaching to pupils with SEND, helping to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Are passionate and committed - demonstrate enthusiasm for making a real difference for children with SEND.
• Set high standards - maintain ambitious expectations for all pupils.
• Bring energy and initiative - show proactive problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Are collaborative team players - work effectively with colleagues, families, and external agencies.
• Have expertise to share - possess strengths, ideas, and experience in SEND provision. Established in 2018, OAK Multi Academy Trust serves over 2,500 pupils and employs approximately 400 staff across south Leicestershire. We have specialist SEND provision at Brookside Primary School and are developing a new SEND unit at Overdale Infant School. You will be joining a forward thinking team dedicated to inclusion and excellence for all.