Job Introduction

Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), shaping the school’s strategic direction and ensuring its effective operation.
Acting SENDCo, leading staff development, ensuring statutory compliance, and working in close partnership with families and external agencies.
Contribute to, promote, and uphold the school’s vision, aims, and objectives.
Regularly meet with line-managed staff to gather insights and identify development priorities to feed into the SLT.
Provide professional guidance to colleagues and work collaboratively with parents, staff, and external agencies.
Key lead on annual reviews, working alongside careers lead and external providers, ensuring continuity for pupils moving into post 16 provision.

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of SEND across the school
Ensure provision meets the needs of pupils with a wide range of complex needs (e.g. ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, sensory and medical needs)
Ensure full statutory compliance with SEND Code of Practice (2015), EHCP requirements, and LA expectations
Oversee annual reviews, EHCP outcomes, and person‑centred planning

Extensive experience as a senior leader in a specialist school for pupils with complex communication needs
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Undergraduate Degree
SENDCo experience
In‑depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant education legislation
Qualification/training in special education
Training in the management of challenging behaviour
Team Teach
Qualifications specific to teaching children with Autism and Anxiety

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