SENCO

The Role We are seeking a dedicated, strategic, and highly organised non-teaching Lead SENCO to drive inclusive excellence across two of our primary schools within the Trust.  This is a pivotal full-time role designed for a practitioner who thrives on high-level strategic planning and cross-school collaboration. As a Trust-based SENCO , you will provide expert leadership for SEND provision at both Highfield Community Primary School (including its on-site SEN Unit) and Gillibrand Primary School. You will act as the central architect for inclusion, ensuring that pupils at both sites benefit from standardised, high-quality support and that staff are empowered through shared expertise.  Why This Multi-Site Role? Strategic Breadth: Influence the SEND landscape across two distinct settings, shaping the "Local Hub" strategy for the Trust. True Non-Teaching Status: This is a purely leadership-focused position with no regular timetabled teaching, allowing you the capacity to manage two sites effectively. Collaborative Power: Lead a diverse team of TAs, specialist Unit staff, and pastoral leads across both schools. Efficiency & Impact: By aligning the processes of two schools, you will reduce administrative duplication and maximize the impact of specialist resources. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and oversee SEND policy and strategy across both schools, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice. Report regularly to the heads of school and executive headteacher on the impact of SEND strategy. Unit Management: Provide strategic oversight of Highfield’s SEN unit and facilitate ‘cross pollination’ of skills, allowing staff from both schools to observe and learn from the specialist unit environment.  EHCP Management: Lead the statutory assessment process and oversee the delivery and review of all Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Staff Mentorship: Provide high-quality CPD and "quality first teaching" guidance to staff to ensure inclusive practice in every classroom. MAT Collaboration: Serve as a key member of the Trust’s SEND network, leading on ‘best practice’ initiatives.  This role is advertised as full time but we will consider a job share.