Strategic Leader for SEND & Inclusion Across a Trust

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel to schools reimbursed

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Community Academies Trust (CAT) invites applications for a new SEND and inclusion leadership role across 17 schools. Hybrid working, with CAT Office in Tamworth and travel to the Trust's schools as required.

You will shape the SEND and Inclusion Strategy, support leaders with coaching and professional challenge, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met while improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with a Level 7 SEND leadership qualification.
• Experience as a SENCO or senior leader responsible for SEND and inclusion.
• Strong knowledge of SEND statutory responsibilities and funding.

Responsibilities

• Shape CAT-wide SEND and inclusion strategy using evidence and national developments.
• Lead SEND reviews and quality assure each school's inclusion strategy.
• Develop SENCOs and school leaders through coaching and networks.
• Advise on complex casework and coordinate partnerships with families and authorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of specialist and alternative provision.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decision making

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ SENCO)

National Award for SEN Coordination

Level 7 SEND leadership qualification

Job description

Community Academies Trust (CAT) invites applications for a new SEND and inclusion leadership role across 17 schools. Hybrid working, with CAT Office in Tamworth and travel to the Trust's schools as required.

You will shape the SEND and Inclusion Strategy, support leaders with coaching and professional challenge, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met while improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.