SEND Consultant in Westminster

The role is multi-faceted and involves coaching and mentoring, sharing of best practice, developing robust improvement strategies, assisting Harris academies in recruitment and selection, and helping to establish new departments or lead rapid recovery where required. Our central team consultants work strategically with Principals, senior leadership teams and support academy departments to improve standards and outcomes for our students. The post is primarily school-based and covers academies across London and Essex. The role is based at the Harris Federation office near East and West Croydon stations, with occasional meetings at the central office. Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential.

Our vision and values guide our work: to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to achieve more than the sum of their parts, and to free up teachers and leaders to focus on delivering outstanding education for all pupils. Our core mission is to close the educational gap for disadvantaged young people, with a commitment to equal access to high quality education for every child in London. We value Excellence, Collaboration, Support and Innovation, and encourage an inclusive culture that respects staff and students from all backgrounds. Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and professional development, with coaching, mentoring and a wide range of training programmes for staff at every level.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues and share best practice across academies.
• Develop robust improvement strategies to raise standards and outcomes for students.
• Assist Harris academies with recruitment and selection processes.
• Help establish new departments or lead rapid recovery where required.
• Collaborate with Principals, senior leadership teams and support academy departments to drive improvement.
• Work across Harris Federation academies in London and Essex, with some travel between sites.

Qualifications and experience

• Experienced teacher with a deep passion for SEND.
• Experience in a middle leadership role and a track record of raising achievement within a department.
• At least three years of SEND teaching experience and two years in a management role such as SENDCo or Co-SENDCo.
• Thorough understanding of the needs of students with SEND and Quality First Teaching.
• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree.
• Ability to work across London and Essex academies; willing to travel and flexible to location needs.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus.
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts.
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees.
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans.

Our commitment to fairness, equality and mutual respect is integral to how we work and develop our staff and students. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of background.