It is certainly a great time to be part of Authentic Education Group! We are in an exciting period of growth as we pool our collaborative energy and expertise.
We are on the lookout for a talented and organised SEND professional who’s ready to join our Trust’s Executive Leadership Team providing exceptional services throughout the Trust.
In the role of Assistant Director - SEND, you will provide Trust wide strategic leadership on inclusion and SEND as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. This is a role which will celebrate your leadership skills as well as your experience of leading change and improvement.
As Assistant Director - SEND, you should have successful and impactful experience of leading teams - coaching effectively for growth and improvement, whilst also demonstrating your ability to analyse performance data and using it to secure improvement. You will be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD in the most up to date SEND practices and thinking, and an ability to inspire others to work innovatively to achieve the best for children and their communities.
If you are passionate about a career pathway within a knowledgeable team and an organisation that will invest in your CPD... we want to hear from you!
We are an employer that respects a healthy work/life flex – we are able to consider applicants seeking a part time 0.8 contract/hybrid working arrangements.
In the role of Assistant Director - SEND, our knowledgeable Director of School Improvement will support your growth through regular discussion regarding your professional aspirations.
If you want to work within a team striving to maximise positive impacts and transform outcomes for children, families and communities… get in touch!
What we have to Offer:
1. A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
2. A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Group.
3. All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
4. Strong potential for career progression.
5. A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
6. An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
7. Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
8. A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities.
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.
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