Director of SEND (Temporary)
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Director of SEND
Temporary | Contract
Location: the provider
Start date: 2 November 2026
Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to take on a senior leadership role within an education provider?
About the Role
You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across SEND provision, working with an education provider in the provider and the surrounding area. You'll set the direction for inclusive practice and make sure learners with additional needs get the support they need to progress.
You'll lead and develop curriculum and support teams, monitor quality and outcomes, and work closely with senior colleagues and external partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic and operational leadership across SEND provision.
- Leading, managing and developing curriculum and support teams.
- Driving curriculum quality, development and improvement.
- Monitoring learner progress, achievement and progression.
- Supporting EHCP processes, consultations and placement decisions.
- Using data to monitor performance and drive improvement.
- Working with senior leaders, SENCos and external agencies.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Senior leadership or curriculum management experience within education
- Strong knowledge of SEND, high needs and EHCP processes
- Experience leading and developing teaching and support teams
- Experience of curriculum development and quality improvement
- A track record of improving learner outcomes
Desirable (but not essential):
- A recognised SEND qualification
- A teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS
- Experience of leading teams through inspection
If you're ready to shape inclusive provision and lead a team that makes a real difference to learners with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Josh Taylor
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Senior leadership or curriculum management experience within education
- Strong knowledge of SEND, high needs and EHCP processes
- Experience leading and developing teaching and support teams
- Experience of curriculum development and quality improvement
- Track record of improving learner outcomes
Skills & Qualifications
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