Trust SENDCo

Charter Schools Educational Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools Educational Trust seeks an experienced SEND leader to drive inclusion and excellence across its academies. The role initially strengthens leadership capacity at Lyndhurst Primary School before expanding to a wider Trust remit.

You will work closely with headteachers and SENDCos to provide strategic direction, coach SEND leaders, and ensure high-quality statutory SEND delivery, improving outcomes for all pupils with SEND.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher and qualified SENDCo.
• Strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Experience leading SEND strategy and statutory processes.
• Ability to coach SEND leaders and support inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and strategic direction for SEND.
• Support schools in developing inclusive and effective practice.
• Lead and quality-assure statutory SEND processes.
• Coach and develop SEND leaders across the Trust.
• Contribute to school improvement and inspection readiness.
• Ensure pupils with SEND receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

SEND leadership

Coaching

Communication

Influencing

Relationship building

Education

Qualified teacher

Qualified SENDCo

Job description

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive high-quality support and achieve strong outcomes. Initially, the role will be deployed to support leadership capacity at Lyndhurst Primary School, before taking on a wider Trust remit.

Working closely with headteachers, senior leaders and SENDCos, you will:

• Provide expert leadership and strategic direction for SEND.
• Support schools in developing inclusive and effective practice.
• Lead and quality-assure statutory SEND processes.
• Coach and develop SEND leaders across the Trust.
• Contribute to school improvement and inspection readiness.
• Ensure pupils with SEND receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Is a qualified teacher and qualified SENDCo.
• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Can lead strategically whilst remaining grounded in practice.
• Has excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Can build strong relationships with school leaders, families and external agencies.
• Is passionate about inclusion and achieving the best outcomes for every child.