SENDCO and Inclusion Leader

All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy is seeking an outstanding SENDCo to lead strategic development of SEND and inclusion, ensuring high-quality, personalised provision for all pupils.

You will establish and lead our new Specialist Resource Provision for Communication and Interaction, supporting staff through coaching and modelling inclusive practice, and contribute to whole-school improvement as a key member of SLT.

Qualifications

• A highly effective practitioner and leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Skilled in using data, evidence and research to inform strategy and secure impact.
• Deeply committed to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning.
• An excellent communicator who can build trusting partnerships with families, staff and external professionals.
• Passionate about making a lasting difference to children and their life chances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion, ensuring high-quality, personalised provision for all pupils.
• Establish and lead our new Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for Communication and Interaction, creating an inclusive environment for pupils with complex needs.
• Support and develop staff through coaching, professional guidance and modelling inclusive practice.
• Drive high expectations and aspirations for all learners, particularly those facing additional barriers.
• Contribute as a key member of SLT to whole-school improvement, strategy and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Inclusion & SEND

Communication

Job description

This is a non-class-based role, enabling you to focus on high-impact leadership and provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion, ensuring high-quality, personalised provision for all pupils
• Establish and lead our new Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for Communication and Interaction, creating a truly inclusive environment for pupils with complex needs
• Support and develop staff through coaching, professional guidance and modelling excellent inclusive practice
• Drive high expectations and aspirations for all learners, particularly those facing additional barriers
• Contribute as a key member of SLT to whole-school improvement, strategy and decision-making

We are looking for someone who is:

• A highly effective practitioner and leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
• Skilled in using data, evidence and research to inform strategy and secure impact
• Deeply committed to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning
• An excellent communicator who can build trusting partnerships with families, staff and external professionals
• Passionate about making a lasting difference to children and their life chances

What we offer:

• Dedicated SENDCo leadership time, allowing you to focus on strategic impact
• The opportunity to shape and lead a new SRP from the outset
• A supportive, values-driven leadership team with a clear vision for continued improvement
• A positive, caring and collaborative culture, where staff wellbeing is prioritised
• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who take pride in their school
• Access to high-quality professional development, within school and across our Trust