SEND Manager

Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BP

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  29 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TPLTSS7 £29,350 - £31,677 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What you will need to succeed;

• Has experience working in SEND or inclusion roles, ideally with line management responsibilities.
• Has a sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the EHCP process.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and confidence in leading meetings with parents and professionals.

What the school offers its staff

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

• Healthshield -Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.

• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.

• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.

• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.

• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.

• A Cycle to Work scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

• Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.

Flexible working opportunities

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

Further details about the role

As part of this role, you will;

• Oversee the planning, implementing and evaluation of our provision in the SEND department being a key point of contact for parents and carers.
• Hold meetings with parents and professions including Special Educational Needs (SEN) reviews, Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews, multi-professional meetings; with SEN teams, social workers and other outside agencies.
• Support the enhanced transition package for students with SEN both into and out of Priory Community School, transitioning into year 7 and leaving year 11.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Priory Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1502 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory Community School website
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-community-school

Arranging a visit to Priory Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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