Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

3 days ago

Ashbourne, United Kingdom QEGSMAT Full time

**Trust Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Lead**

**Permanent**

**Leadership Pay scale - L8-L13 £59,167 - £66,919 FTE**

At QEGSMAT, we recognise that every child is unique. In celebrating their differences, we recognise what they have in common, they all deserve an education that gives them the best opportunity to succeed and prosper. This is our vision. We know that the care, encouragement and protection of families around them helps children to thrive. QEGSMAT is one such family.

The role of Trust Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Lead is to lead and oversee the SEND provision across the trust. The SEND Lead will ensure the highest quality of education and support for children with SEND, empowering academy leaders and staff to deliver inclusive and impactful teaching practices. The role is instrumental in shaping the strategic direction, promoting consistency, and driving improvements in SEND provision across both our primary and secondary settings.

**We are looking for someone who**:

- Puts children at the heart of everything they do
- Is an inspiring leader with a proven track record in leading school improvement
- Is able to prioritise and delegate effectively
- Has experience in managing the performance of staff and cultivating highly motivated teams
- Is someone who recognises and rewards excellent practice
- Is a strong communicator, who is personable, caring and passionate with high expectations of themselves and others
- Is committed to their own continued professional development and providing skilled monitoring and coaching to other potential future leaders

**Why work for us?**
- At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
- Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
- QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.
- All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
- Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
- Family-friendly policies.
- Access to Flu Vaccines.
- Opportunity to work flexibly.
- Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefit package with Vivup

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

**Interview date: TBC**

**Salary: Leadership Pay scale - L8-L13 £59,167 - £66,919 FTE**

**Potential Start date: TBC**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £59,167.00-£66,919.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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