🚀 Lead SENDCo

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Job Description
Role: Lead SENDCo
Start Date: January 2026 or sooner if possible
Salary: L8 - L12
Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent
“Ambition without limit”
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead and coordinate SEND provision across multiple settings, ensuring outstanding support for students with additional needs.
“We break down barriers”
As Lead SENDCo you will embody the Trust value “we break down barriers” in the pursuit to ensure no SEND student is left behind.
We are therefore seeking a passionate and experienced Lead SENDCo across our community of 4 schools which will allow you to carry out the duties as the designated Lead SENDCo in Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth alongside supporting the other 3 academies in our community.
“We are family”
As the Lead SENDCo across four academies – Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, Outwood Academy Bydales, Outwood Academy Riverside and Outwood Alternative Provision Eston – you will play a strategic role in shaping and implementing a unified approach to SEND provision, ensuring consistency and excellence across all academies. You will work closely with academy Principals, SENDCOs and support staff to develop and deliver high-quality inclusive practices, while also providing expert guidance on interventions, funding applications, and compliance with statutory requirements. By fostering collaboration among the academies, you will create an integrated support network, enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all students with additional needs.
When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.
Safeguarding notice
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
What will we do for you?

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

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