Discovery Special Academy · Middlesbrough, North East
We are
seeking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable senior
leader who is deeply committed to inclusive and pastoral education, and who has
experience of leading excellent educational provision. The postholder will
champion meaningful access to learning, enrichment and support for all pupils, as
well as developing curriculum, with a particular focus on pupils with SEND, and
will lead the Trust’s approach to securing excellent outcomes, equity and
belonging.
The
postholder will provide Trust-wide strategic and operational leadership for
access to education and inclusion for children and young people aged 2–16 with
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role will lead on
quality assurance of key SEND and inclusion processes and will represent the
Trust in stakeholder and system networks, advocating for pupils’ needs and
promoting evidence-informed best practice.
Through
strong partnership working and robust systems, the Head of Inclusive and
Pastoral Education will help ensure pupils with SEND receive appropriate
support and achieve the best possible outcomes, and that Trust standards are
consistently upheld.