Trust SEND & Inclusion Specialist Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London, Loughton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Permanent or secondment opportunities

Direct collaboration with CEO,Director

Access to research-led professional开发

Comprehensive staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust is seeking a senior leader to drive SEND and inclusion across the trust's 16 primary schools. You will shape and publish the annual Trust Inclusion Strategy aligned with National Inclusion Standards and Ofsted, and coach headteachers and SENDCos.

The role involves embedding a tiered support model, delivering CPD for ECTs, TAs and SLT, and working with local authorities and NHS teams to optimise funding and pathways.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Post-graduate qualification in SEND such as NASENCO or NPQSEND.
• Experience leading whole-school inclusion transformation across mainstream or SEND settings.
• Proven track record of coaching and mentoring staff in schools.

Responsibilities

• Shape, implement and publish an annual Trust Inclusion Strategy aligned with National Inclusion Standards and Ofsted frameworks.
• Set up tracking of intervention impact and return on investment across trust schools to inform governance and reporting.
• Lead trust-wide embedding of non-statutory early intervention frameworks and the multi-tiered support model.
• Provide leadership coaching to headteachers, senior leadership teams and SENDCos.
• Design, deliver and evaluate CPD for ECTs, TAs, SENDCos and SLT on adaptive teaching, neurodiversity and positive behaviour support.
• Provide specialist casework leadership and outreach for complex, high-needs pupils.
• Model and advise on curriculum adaptation, reasonable adjustments, structured interventions and environmental modifications.
• Lead workshops and support networks for families to strengthen home-school alignment.
• Work with local authorities, NHS health teams and external partners to optimise funding streams and referral pathways.
• Align trust strategy with the Inclusion Mainstream Fund and local strategies, using research-informed approaches.

Skills

Coaching

Inclusion leadership

CPD delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Post-graduate SEND qualification (NASENCO/NPQSEND)

Job description

This central role at Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust covers all 16 of its primary schools, leading SEND and inclusion across the trust. The work centres on writing and tracking a trust inclusion strategy, coaching leaders and staff through CPD, rolling out a tiered support model and advising on complex pupils in mainstream classes. It stands apart as a trust-wide post working with local authorities, NHS teams and families, with a permanent or secondment option. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Shape, implement and publish an annual Trust Inclusion Strategy aligned with National Inclusion Standards and Ofsted frameworks
• Set up tracking of intervention impact and return on investment across trust schools to inform trust governance and local authority reporting
• Lead trust-wide embedding of non-statutory early intervention frameworks, Individual Support Plans and the multi-tiered support model
• Provide leadership coaching to headteachers, senior leadership teams and SENDCos
• Design, deliver and evaluate CPD for ECTs, TAs, SENDCos and SLT on adaptive teaching, neurodiversity, therapeutic approaches and positive behaviour support
• Provide specialist casework leadership and outreach for complex, high-needs pupils
• Model and advise on curriculum adaptation, reasonable adjustments, structured interventions and environmental modifications
• Lead workshops and support networks for families to strengthen home-school alignment
• Work with local authorities, NHS health teams and external partners to optimise funding streams and referral pathways
• Align trust strategy with the Inclusion Mainstream Fund, emerging National Inclusion Standards and local Essex SEND strategies, using research-informed approaches

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Recognised post‑graduate qualification or training in SEND, such as NASENCO or NPQSEND

Experience

• Substantial teaching and strategic leadership experience across mainstream primary and/or specialist SEND settings
• Proven track record leading whole-school inclusion transformation, adult CPD, staff mentoring and high‑needs casework

Skills & knowledge

• Expert understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP statutory processes, Individual Support Plans and the Tiered Support Model
• Knowledge of high‑needs funding mechanisms, including the Inclusion Mainstream Fund
• Exceptional coaching, mediation and report‑writing skills

Checks & eligibility

• Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for travel across trust settings

Other

• Full alignment with the trust's core values

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Inclusive Education or Leadership, or coaching accreditation
• Multi‑academy trust or multi‑school cluster experience

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements
• Permanent or secondment opportunities for high‑performing leaders
• Direct collaborative working with the CEO, Director of Operations and Trust Board
• Access to research‑led professional development
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing support