Job description
Director of SEND Faculty (SENCO / Lead SEND) - Cheadle (Mainstream Secondary)
Location: Cheadle
Role: Director of SEND Faculty
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: January 26 (or as agreed)
Salary: Paid to scale
Role Overview:
We are working with a mainstream secondary school in Cheadle to appoint a strategic leader to drive their SEND provision forward. You will have responsibility for setting the vision, leading staff, and ensuring excellent outcomes for SEND pupils across the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of SEND strategy and provision.
- Oversee coordination of support for individual pupils (identification, interventions, progress tracking).
- Ensure the curriculum is inclusive, differentiated, and ambitious for SEND learners.
- Monitor, evaluate, and review SEND provision and student outcomes.
- Support, train, and line-manage staff working with SEND pupils.
- Act as a key liaison with parents, external agencies, and senior leadership.
Essential Experience & Attributes:
- Substantial SEND / SENCO leadership experience in secondary settings.
- Deep understanding of SEN law, inclusive pedagogies, and curriculum adaptions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- A track record of raising outcomes for SEND students.
If you are a visionary SEND leader who wants to make a systemic impact, we want to hear from you.
To apply, send your CV to Kat@ aspirepeople. co. uk
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