SENDCO Leader

Aquila are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for all children. As part of our ongoing strategy, we are looking for an outstanding SEND leader who can help shape innovative and collaborative SEND practices across our schools. Working with senior leaders and the central team the post holder will help develop policies and procedures that drive best practices so that all SEND children receive an outstanding and inclusive education.
The post holder will work with schools to provide expert advice in all aspects of SEND. They will also be responsible for supporting the development of SEND provision across the Trust to ensure we are research led in the education we provide to SEND children.
The successful candidate will have had experience working with senior leaders in a school setting and hold the relevant qualifications, or working towards the qualifications, to hold the title of SENCo in a school. They will require an up-to-date knowledge of national and local policies, assessment, behaviour management strategies and a comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements around SEND. They must also have a commitment to an inclusive education for all children.
Reporting to the Trust’s Educational Psychologist, the Lead SENCo will build outstanding practices across our schools to help achieve excellent outcomes for all children attending one of our academies.