SEND Manager

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, Northampton, NN4 7YD

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Negotiable

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Information - On request
• Additional allowances:

  Salary Information - On request

SEND Manager job summary

Are you passionate about ensuring every child thrives? Do you bring expertise, vision, and a relentless commitment to inclusive education?

We are seeking an exceptional SEND Manager to drive, lead and co-ordinate quality SEND provision across a group of vibrant and diverse primary schools within the Trust. Working collaboratively with school SENCos, teachers, support staff and the Trust’s leadership team, the post holder will implement a coherent and impactful approach to SEND support, enhancing outcomes and championing inclusivity in line with the Trust’s vision and values.

This is a unique opportunity to shape practice and make a meaningful difference to children and families across our community.

What We’re Looking For

The successful applicant will bring:

• A child-centred approach, unwavering commitment to inclusion, and a belief that every child can achieve.
• Expert knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice, and confidence in applying this across a range of school contexts.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide SENCOs and support staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective partnership with families, external agencies, and school leaders.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor provision, track outcomes, and drive improvement.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking, bringing creativity and clarity to complex situations.
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating confidence in collaboration and decision-making.

Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description.

Why Join Us?

• A highly supportive and forward-thinking trust group
• The chance to shape inclusive practice on a wider scale
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A role that truly transforms lives and strengthens our school communities.

Post Details - Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 weeks (negotiable), hybrid working plus travel to school, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you’re an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and compassionate SEND professional ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Helen Buckley, Director of Safeguarding and SEND (Compliance), by email to helen.buckley@pdet.org.uk.

The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and successful applicants will need to provide two references and undergo a DBS and medical check provided by the school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

PDET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff with the Trust will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all other safeguarding requirements in accordance with DfE legislation.

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.

About Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peterborough-diocese-education-trust

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) that was created in 2014 to be the ‘home for church schools’. It is currently made up of 33 academies; 30 academies are in Northamptonshire, one in Rutland and one in Peterborough.

Our primary academies deliver education to 6000 children of all faiths and none. Many of our staff would not describe themselves as regular church attenders, however, they feel that they are able to subscribe to the values that we consider important to achieving outstanding education within a distinctly Christian ethos.

We believe children flourish in our schools if the adults are flourishing. Therefore, supporting and developing our staff is a key priority. We regard this as a strength of our Trust.

We believe in the infinite worth of each person: children deserve the very best education and staff deserve support to deliver this.

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