Director of SEND

Altus Education Partnership, Rochdale, OL16 1AE

15 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 September 2024

Job details

Job role: SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
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Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Leadership Pay Scale L18 – L22 (£71,729 - £79,112)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role:

Altus Education Partnership is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of SEND to provide strategic leadership across our academies. This pivotal role is essential in ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive an outstanding education, have their needs met, and achieve their full potential.

As the Director of SEND, you will work closely with academy leaders, SENDCos, and staff to develop, implement, and monitor robust strategies for SEND provision across the Trust. You will be a key advocate for inclusive education, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and promoting best practice to create a supportive environment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and coordination of SEND provision across the academies in the Trust.
Ensure the identification and support for pupils with SEND is effective and aligned with the Trust’s strategic goals.
Provide leadership in ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their additional needs, have access to high-quality education.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and legislation.
Collaborate with academy leaders to develop and implement improvement plans for SEND provision.
Offer guidance and support to SENDCos and staff, ensuring that they have the resources and training needed to meet the needs of SEND pupils.
Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, parents, carers, and other educational partners.
Monitor and evaluate the quality of SEND provision and drive continuous improvement across the academies.
Lead the Trust’s SEND learning faculty, supporting professional development and training for staff.

What the school offers its staff

About the Trust:

Formed in 2017 from Rochdale Sixth Form College, Altus Education Partnership aims to enhance education in the Rochdale borough. The Trust currently comprises four academies:

Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC): A nationally recognised centre of excellence for A Level performance, Ofsted Outstanding, and Sixth Form College of the Year 2021.
Edgar Wood Academy: A secondary school opened in 2021, quickly establishing a strong reputation within the community.
Kingsway Park High School: A Good-rated school with a commitment to providing excellent education, benefiting from recent expansions.
Bamford Academy: An Ofsted Good-rated primary school with a nurturing environment and strong community ties.

What We Offer:

Salary & Progression: Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Training & Development: Opportunities for continued professional development, with access to a range of training courses.
Pension: Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential support for mental health 24 hours a day.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.