At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance SEND provision for diverse learners at Wood End Park Academy.
- Company: Join a welcoming academy in Hayes, part of The Park Federation Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive support, CPD opportunities, and a friendly staff team.
- Other info: Dynamic leadership team and commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven senior leadership experience and a strong understanding of SEND best practices.
The predicted salary is between 57837 - 63393 £ per year.
Salary: £57,837 - £63,393
Grade: L1 - L5
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Wood End Park Academy is home to over 900 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London. The SEND Unit has three classes; lessons within the unit range from pre-formal, semi-formal to formal and pupils range from working on the engagement model to the early stages of the KS1 and LKS2 curriculum.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and established team of practitioners. Our commitment is to achieve excellence, with a drive to secure the best for our children in a place that values partnership, team-working and wellbeing. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training.
Wood End Park Academy is seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and committed Director of SEND. The ideal candidate will:
- Be an outstanding existing senior leader with a proven track record of impact, creativity and rigor;
- Have a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding provision for pupils with SEND, specifically ASD;
- Be able to identify, drive and secure improvements to ensure high standards in all areas;
- Be the figurehead and spokesperson for SEND at academy and federation level;
- Have an excellent knowledge of how to create a SEND inclusive curriculum and how to implement this effectively as a vehicle for progress and learning;
- Have the ability to evaluate and plan strategically, motivate and inspire both staff and students;
- Have experience of having contributed to policy formulation, implementation, evaluation and review;
- Have a clear understanding of assessment of pupils with SEND and a proven ability to interpret data and use it to focus improvements.
For the right candidate, we will offer:
- Extensive support and CPD;
- The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
- A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
- An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team;
- A dedicated Governing Body;
- Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
- An employee assistance programme (EAP).
Closing Date: As and when we receive successful applications. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Director of SEND employer: Wood End Park Academy
Wood End Park Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff within a nurturing environment. Located in West London, the academy offers a collaborative work culture, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse needs. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values passion for teaching and community engagement.
