We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.
We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues and that starts with finding the right person for the job!
Join our Team as a Dedicated Lead for SEND!
Are you a passionate and visionary SEND leader ready to shape the future of inclusive education across a thriving family of schools? We are seeking an exceptional Trust Lead for SEND — a dynamic and strategic professional who will champion excellence, equity, and innovation in SEND provision from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5.
This is a unique opportunity to influence and elevate SEND practice across multiple settings, working closely with senior leaders, SENDCOs, and school teams to ensure every pupil with additional needs thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Drive strategic vision: Lead the creation and delivery of a Trust-wide SEND strategy that aligns with our curriculum principles and reflects our commitment to inclusion and excellence.
Ensure compliance and quality: Develop, implement, and monitor policies that uphold the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equality Act (2010) across all schools.
Champion collaboration: Lead and inspire a network of SENDCOs, fostering a culture of shared expertise, professional growth, and innovation in practice.
Monitor and evaluate impact: Oversee Trust-wide data on pupil outcomes, provision quality, and compliance—ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
Optimise resources: Advise on the strategic use of SEND-specific budgets, staffing, and external services to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
Develop people: Line-manage and support school SENDCOs, empowering them to deliver high-quality provision and professional development within their settings.
Influence at every level: Bridge the gap between Trust-level strategy and school-level implementation, ensuring cohesion, clarity, and consistency across all phases.
Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact!
At our Trust, inclusion is not a policy — it’s a principle that shapes everything we do. You’ll be joining a values-driven organisation where collaboration, professional growth, and innovation are at the heart of our culture. Apply now and embark on a transformational journey and make a genuine difference leading SEND practice across WPT.
***Closing Date: Noon, Monday 20th October 2025***
Interviews will be held on Friday 24th October 2025.
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
