Senior SEND Leader for Secondary Schools

Salford; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a passionate, qualified Secondary School SENCO who is a classroom teacher with senior leadership experience. You will have a proven track record of improving outcomes for learners with SEND, strong communication skills, and resilience to manage competing priorities.

The role spans multiple schools, developing and leading SEND strategy using Salford’s Graduated Approach, reviewing practices, creating action plans, and supporting SENCOs with tailored guidance and

Qualifications

• A classroom teacher with senior leadership experience in a mainstream secondary setting.
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for SEND.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Enhance whole school SEND strategy across multiple schools using Salford’s Graduated Approach.
• Review current SEND practices, procedures and systems and identify areas for development.
• Create action plans and provide ongoing support; promote effective SEND leadership.
• Signpost to Salford services and support SEND transitions; act as an impartial broker and evaluator for SEND on SEN Panels.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

SEND knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Secondary School Teaching

Job description

Salford City Council is seeking a passionate, qualified Secondary School SENCO who is a classroom teacher with senior leadership experience. You will have a proven track record of improving outcomes for learners with SEND, strong communication skills, and resilience to manage competing priorities.

The role spans multiple schools, developing and leading SEND strategy using Salford’s Graduated Approach, reviewing practices, creating action plans, and supporting SENCOs with tailored guidance and