Regional SEND Lead - South

Location:

South Region - London, Buckinghamshire and Daventry

This is a regional position supporting academies across London, Buckinghamshire, and Daventry. Regular travel between sites will be required.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Regional SEND Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across a group of academies.

Working closely with academy leaders and the central education team, you will drive high-quality, inclusive practice and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND across primary, secondary and special settings.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong system leadership, deep SEND expertise and the ability to support, challenge and inspire leaders and teachers.

• Lead and implement a regional SEND strategy aligned to the Trust’s vision, inclusion priorities and statutory duties.
• Conduct SEND reviews across academies, evaluating identification, provision, teaching adaptations and pupil outcomes.
• Improve the quality of teaching and learning for pupils with SEND through inclusive, adaptive classroom practice.
• Provide professional support, challenge and coaching to SENDCOs and senior leaders, building leadership capacity.
• Work collaboratively across schools, central teams, Local Authorities and external agencies to strengthen SEND provision.

We will offer a 5 point salary range, depending on experience.

London Academies: Braintcroft, City Heights and The Crest

Buckinghamshire Academies: Bourne End, Chalfont Valley, Denham Green and Ousedale

Daventry: DSLV Primary and Secondary, The Parker and The Grange

• Qualified Teacher Status, with significant leadership experience (Assistant Headteacher level or equivalent).
• Proven track record of improving provision and outcomes for pupils with SEND across one or more settings.
• Secure and up-to-date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
• Strong teaching and learning expertise, including adaptive practice and effective SEND strategies.
• Credible, influential leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to balance support with challenge.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.