Regional SEND Lead - South. Job in Daventry Education & Training Jobs

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.

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.

Benefits:

• We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees.
• Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
• Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.
• Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

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