Education Support Manager - SEND
Application Deadline: 17 July 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Belper - Support Centre
Reporting To: Education Director
Compensation: £56,925 / year
Description
Our schools support young people who have often been let down by education before. As education support manager, you help make sure every one of them gives those young people the quality of education they deserve.
You work alongside the Education Director on the day-to-day running of the schools and keep a clear view of quality across the whole estate. You audit against the Independent School Standards and the Ofsted framework, coach senior leadership teams, and spot what needs to improve before it becomes a problem. You get into schools, not just spreadsheets: dip checks, learning walks and real conversations.
It is a role for someone who knows special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education inside out and wants to raise the bar across a group of schools, not just one.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Education Director with the day-to-day running of our schools
- Report on quality assurance across the estate: teaching and learning, curriculum, behaviour, attendance and outcomes
- Audit against the Independent School Standards and the Ofsted framework, and turn the findings into clear actions
- Coach and support each school's senior leadership team to raise standards
- Carry out regular dip checks, learning walks and work sampling to test quality first-hand
- Help every school stay inspection-ready and champion a strong safeguarding culture
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Substantial experience in a SEND setting, in a senior leadership or quality assurance role
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Thorough knowledge of the Independent School Standards and the Ofsted framework
- A track record of improving teaching, curriculum and outcomes for young people
- A full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel across all our schools (Belper, Bedford, Congleton, Doncaster, Grantham and Shropshire), including regular overnight stays
- An enhanced DBS check. This role is subject to our safer recruitment checks.
What we offer
- The chance to lift the quality of education for young people who need it most
- Salary: £56,925 per year, plus a £3,000 car allowance
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week, all year round
- A senior, visible role working directly with the Education Director
- Real influence across six schools and their leadership teams
- Funded development and a clear path in a growing organisation
Education Support Manager - SEND employer: The Esland Group Ltd
The Esland Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding opportunity for a Children's Home Manager in Stoke-on-Trent. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and comprehensive healthcare plans, all within a supportive work culture that prioritises personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact on young lives while advancing your career in a nurturing environment.
