SEN Department Lead

Your career #EMATters! East Midlands Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational and skilled SEN Department Lead and Teacher to lead high-quality provision for learners with additional needs while continuing to deliver outstanding teaching. This is a key role within the school, combining strategic leadership with classroom practice. You will lead the development of SEND provision, drive high expectations, and ensure excellent outcomes for pupils with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a leader who can inspire staff, improve practice, and ensure inclusive, high-quality teaching across the department, while working closely with senior leaders, families, and external agencies. At EMAT, we value inclusion, ambition, and impact. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to ensuring every child receives the support and challenge they need to thrive. About EMAT EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust includes schools across Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, and Leicestershire. We are committed to collaboration, high standards, and continuous improvement across all settings. By joining EMAT, you will benefit from: Continuous professional development and leadership training Career progression opportunities across our growing Trust 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme Teachers’ Pension Scheme Eye care plan and flu jabs Cycle to Work scheme Health and wellbeing support (including online GP access) Lifestyle savings platform Generous family leave About the Role The SEN Department Lead and Teacher will lead and deliver high-quality SEND provision while maintaining a strong teaching commitment within the classroom. You will play a key role in shaping provision, improving outcomes, and ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with additional needs. You will play a key role in: Leading and developing SEND provision across the department Delivering outstanding teaching to pupils with additional needs Improving outcomes for pupils with SEND and additional vulnerabilities Supporting and developing staff through coaching and modelling Monitoring progress and using data to inform intervention and support Ensuring high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across the department Working closely with senior leaders on school improvement priorities Supporting EHCP processes, reviews, and multi-agency working Strengthening parental engagement and communication Contributing to whole-school inclusion, safeguarding, and behaviour systems About You We are looking for a passionate and skilled teacher and leader with a strong commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children with additional needs. You will have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong classroom teaching experience