Director of SEND

Director of SEND

Endeavour Learning Trust

Salary: L22 - L26

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Endeavour Learning Trust Central Office, PR7 6TB with frequent travel to schools across the Trust

The closing date for application is: Thursday 26th September

Endeavour Learning Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic and inclusive individual to join our central team in the role of Director of SEND, overseeing provision for children from nursery through to post-16 and supporting children with a diverse range of needs, representing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skill set.

As our Director of SEND you will:

• Be a champion for inclusive provision across the Trust, supporting the professional development of our colleagues to ensure that they are equipped to meet the needs of all children.
• Work collaboratively with School and Trust Leaders, SENCOs, teachers, parents, and other professionals to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all children through tailored strategies promoting academic and pastoral success.
• Promote diversity and celebrate people's differences and uniqueness to support the trust in ensuring that every child has a sense of belonging and feels valued as a member of our community.
• Lead the development of the Trust’s in-house SEND support service, initially through the development of in-house educational psychology provision but also by exploring further opportunities to build in-house capacity.

The successful applicant will be a positive, dynamic and highly motivated individual with personal drive. You will be a self-starter, who can work with minimal supervision; proactive, with the ability to see what needs to be done and to prioritise work accordingly. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with all members of our Trust community.

Why choose us?

• At ELT we have a focus on staff wellbeing, providing 24/7 access to employee wellbeing support services
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Join a growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with a commitment to professional development
• Free on-site parking
• 50% off Endeavour Children’s Holiday Camps
• Brand new office space located in Buckshaw Village

ROLE DETAILS

This position is full time and permanent, subject to the provisions of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

This role will be based in our brand-new office space in Buckshaw Village as well as within schools, but with some opportunity to work from home.

Regular travel between locations will be a requirement of this role. Mileage will be reimbursed as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY

To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Liz Hayden at Satis Education via Liz@satiseducation.co.uk or via phone on 07706 333 575. To find out more about the role of Director of SEND, please visit www.joinendeavour.co.uk.

Applications should be submitted by. Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on.

CLOSING DATE: 9am on 26th September 2024

INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd October 2024

To apply, please complete an application form and in addition, please outline any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to Endeavour Learning Trust and send to admin@satiseducation.co.uk

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates .