Strategic Head of SEND & Inclusive Education

Community Academies Trust (CAT); Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Academies Trust (CAT) seeks an exceptional SEND and inclusion leader to shape our SEND and Inclusion Strategy across 17 schools. You’ll influence through coaching, advisory work and strategic oversight rather than direct line management, aligning standards and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

You will bring Qualified Teacher Status and a Level 7 SEND leadership qualification, with substantial SENCO or senior leadership experience, to drive trust-wide inclusion and funding

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and one of NPQ-SENCO, NASEN Award or Level 7 SEND leadership.
• Substantial experience as a SENCO or senior leader responsible for SEND and inclusion.
• Ability to coach, develop and challenge leaders without direct line management authority.
• Strong knowledge of SEND statutory responsibilities and funding.
• Experience working with families and other services; use evidence to evaluate provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND reviews and quality assure each school’s inclusion strategy.
• Develop SENCOs and school leaders through coaching and networks.
• Set Trust-wide standards and coordinate interventions where needs aren’t met.
• Advise on complex casework and strengthen partnerships with families and authorities.

Skills

Coaching mentoring

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

NPQ-SENCO (National Professional Qualification for SENCOs)

NASEN National Award for SEN Coordination

Level 7 SEND leadership qualification

Job description

Community Academies Trust (CAT) seeks an exceptional SEND and inclusion leader to shape our SEND and Inclusion Strategy across 17 schools. You’ll influence through coaching, advisory work and strategic oversight rather than direct line management, aligning standards and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

You will bring Qualified Teacher Status and a Level 7 SEND leadership qualification, with substantial SENCO or senior leadership experience, to drive trust-wide inclusion and funding