Trust SENCO Support Lead

Cheshire Academies Trust, Kelsall, CW6 0PU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  26 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,472.00 Annually (FTE) One year fixed contract 0.6FTE

Trust SENCO Support Lead job summary

Cheshire Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and compassionate Trust SENCO Support Lead. This is a pivotal Trust-wide role working under the direction of the SEND Director, with a primary focus on supporting, developing and strengthening SENCO practice across our mainstream schools. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building capacity, confidence and consistency in SEND leadership, helping schools to meet the day-to-day demands of the SENCO role while improving outcomes for pupils with SEND and their families. This position involves working closely with the SEND Director, school leaders and SENCOs to develop aligned approaches across the Trust’s schools and four local authorities, while ensuring that provision remains inclusive, responsive and rooted in strong practice.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

A secure and credible track record as a successful SENCO, with the ability to support other SENCOs in managing the operational and strategic demands of the role.

Strong knowledge and practical experience of the graduated approach, with a proven record of supporting pupils and families effectively.

An excellent understanding of SEND systems, statutory processes, paperwork and provision planning within mainstream schools.

The ability to engage, influence, support and professionally challenge SENCOs, leaders and wider school teams.

A commitment to inclusive education with a keen ability to improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, work collaboratively and handle sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion.

The self-drive, organisation and initiative needed to work across multiple schools, manage competing priorities and follow through on agreed actions.

A clear understanding of how to develop greater consistency of SEND practice across schools working within different local authority systems.

We Offer:

The opportunity to build an overall educational experience for pupils which is world-leading

A supportive, committed Trust community

An opportunity to work alongside the SEND Director and wider central team on a Trust-wide priority

A culture that values and nurtures leadership, professional growth and career opportunity

This position would be suitable for somebody looking for secondment from or in addition to their current role.

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Carole Farrell at carolefarrell@cheshirelta.co.uk for further information and to arrange a visit to one of our schools. Applications must be made via MyNewTerm

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.

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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

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 Cheshire Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cheshire-academies-trust

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