Teacher in Charge in Wakefield

We are seeking two Teachers in Charge to lead either a Primary SEND Unit or a Primary/Secondary Inclusion Resource Provision. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in supporting pupils with additional needs across our school settings. Visits to our school sites are warmly welcomed. As part of your supporting statement, please outline your relevant experience and indicate whether your preference is for a primary or secondary setting. This can be explored in more detail at interview, with final site allocation confirmed for successful candidates. If you would like more information on the location of our sites, please contact me on the email address below.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and further develop an Inclusion Resource Provision or SEND Unit for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Provide high-quality, personalised teaching for pupils with complex SEND, including SEMH, ASD and SLCN.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate a differentiated curriculum that meets individual needs and promotes positive outcomes.
• Coordinate EHCP processes, including Annual Reviews, pupil profiles, IEPs and reports.
• Lead and manage specialist support staff, promoting effective deployment, professional development and wellbeing.
• Undertake performance management, appraisals and supervision in line with local authority procedures.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to pupil support.
• Develop effective working relationships with WISENDSS and contribute to wider SEND service development.
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion and equal opportunities are embedded across all aspects of the provision.
• Manage resources and budgets to support high-quality provision.
• Contribute to service meetings, training and continuous improvement activity across the SEND service.

What will be expected from me?

• Be an outstanding or highly effective teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive practice.
• Provide professional leadership within a resource provision or SEND unit, setting high expectations for staff and pupils.
• Use assessment effectively to baseline, monitor progress and inform next steps.
• Create a nurturing, well-organised learning environment that values pupils’ strengths, interests and abilities.
• Offer advice, guidance and support to mainstream teachers and support staff working with pupils with SEND.
• Work confidently with a range of professionals and agencies, contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Demonstrate reflective practice, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Adapt to changing priorities, balancing leadership, teaching and operational responsibilities.
• Uphold statutory responsibilities relating to SEND, safeguarding and education legislation.

Essential requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of a wide range of SEND and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum requirements relevant to the age range and designation of the provision.
• Secure knowledge of SEMH, ASD, SLCN and complex needs and their impact on learning.
• Understanding of current SEND legislation, EHCP processes, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks.
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching, learning and administration.

Experience

• Proven track record of good or outstanding classroom practice.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs.
• Experience of setting, reviewing and monitoring individual targets.
• Experience working with and coordinating support staff.
• Experience of working with parents/carers and external agencies to support pupil outcomes.

Skills and competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, families and professionals.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, personalised learning.
• Reflective, innovative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and leadership.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and continuous professional development.
• Team Teach training, or willingness to undertake training (or equivalent).

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability).
• Access to high-quality training programmes to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work-life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax-efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise programme, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.