Lead Practitioner – Outreach, Training & Development
The Gallery Trust, Oxford, OX4 4DU18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
22 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65,010.00 - £71,682.00 Annually (FTE) Lead Practitioner Scale L10–L14
Lead Practitioner – Outreach, Training & Development job summary
Lead Practitioner - Outreach, Training & Development
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale L10-L14
Contract: Permanent | Full time, part time, or job share considered
Location: Central offices in Oxford, with travel across Oxfordshire
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, talented, and passionate Lead Practitioner to join our central team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering our Outreach offer, supporting inclusion projects, and leading training and development across our Trust and beyond.
You will be the face of The Gallery Trust in our work with schools and partners, ensuring a positive impact on outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
What we’re looking for
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students with SEND
- Senior leadership experience within education
- Expertise in SEND and mainstream provision
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality training, coaching, and outreach support
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
- Personal qualities of resilience, enthusiasm, and tenacity
What we offer
- Competitive salary (Lead Practitioner Scale L10-L14)
- Flexible working arrangements (full time, part time, or job share)
- Tailored professional development and career progression opportunities
- Collaboration with skilled colleagues across seven special schools (and growing)
- Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing app, family-friendly policies
- Attractive pension schemes and salary sacrifice options
About The Gallery Trust
We are a thriving and growing Multi Academy Trust dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. Since 2013, we have grown to seven special schools with more in development. Our vision is to create schools where:
- Innovation drives learning
- Relationships drive engagement and achievement
- Expertise drives improvement
- Partnerships inspire and influence
How to apply
To apply for this post please complete an application form on the MyNewTerm platform.
For an informal conversation, contact Nicky Ashby-Guest - Trust Lead for Inclusive Practice, Research & Outreach on 07581 376324
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025 (midday)
Interviews: Monday 20th October 2025
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Gallery Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- The Gallery Trust website
The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.
Our Strategic Aims
• Places where innovation drives learning – our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners.
• Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement – our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources.
• Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support – our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services.
• Places which inspire and influence – our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.
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