Lead SENDCo (Sheffield & Nottinghamshire)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8SS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9ba78aeb-c2a3-4341-ad2d-49928c559603 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead and coordinate SEND provision across multiple settings, ensuring outstanding support for students with additional needs. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead SENDCo across our community of 4 schools which will allow you to carry out the duties as the designated SENDCo in one of the academies alongside supporting the other 3 academies in our community. In addition, the academy that you will be based at will also have a dedicated full time Assistant SENDCo to enable you to successfully carry out your strategic duties. As your time will be split between Lead SENDCo and Academy SENDCo, the job description highlights the responsibilities for both.
You will spend 2 full days a week at your academy base, which could be Outwood Academy City (Sheffield), Outwood Academy Kirkby (Nottinghamshire), Outwood Academy Portland (Nottinghamshire) or Outwood Academy Valley (Nottinghamshire). This will be determined by agreement between you and the interview panel however it’s important your preference is clearly noted on your application form. The other 3 days during the week will be spent in the other 3 community schools which are not your base school.
As the Lead SENDCo across four academies, you will play a strategic role in shaping and implementing a unified approach to SEND provision, ensuring consistency and excellence across all schools. You will work closely with academy principals, SENCOs and support staff to develop and deliver high-quality inclusive practices, while also providing expert guidance on interventions, funding applications, and compliance with statutory requirements. By fostering collaboration among the academies, you will create an integrated support network, enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all students with additional needs.
As a Regional SENDCo Lead, you'll be the driving force behind our commitment to outstanding SEND provision across our school community. You will not only lead the crucial SENDCo duties within your own designated school but also play a vital, high-impact role in mentoring and overseeing other SENDCo within the community, ensuring the highest quality of inclusive practice for every student with SEND.
This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where you will:
• Lead and Inspire to set the standard for SEND excellence.
• Identify and Implement key improvements in provision.
• Build Strong Partnerships with local authorities and partners.
• Disseminate Best Practice through CPD and collaborative networking.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
• Competitive Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth:Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support:Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility:Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead and coordinate SEND provision across multiple settings, ensuring outstanding support for students with additional needs. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead SENDCo across our community of 4 schools which will allow you to carry out the duties as the designated SENDCo in one of the academies alongside supporting the other 3 academies in our community. In addition, the academy that you will be based at will also have a dedicated full time Assistant SENDCo to enable you to successfully carry out your strategic duties. As your time will be split between Lead SENDCo and Academy SENDCo, the job description highlights the responsibilities for both.
You will spend 2 full days a week at your academy base, which could be Outwood Academy City (Sheffield), Outwood Academy Kirkby (Nottinghamshire), Outwood Academy Portland (Nottinghamshire) or Outwood Academy Valley (Nottinghamshire). This will be determined by agreement between you and the interview panel however it’s important your preference is clearly noted on your application form. The other 3 days during the week will be spent in the other 3 community schools which are not your base school.
As the Lead SENDCo across four academies, you will play a strategic role in shaping and implementing a unified approach to SEND provision, ensuring consistency and excellence across all schools. You will work closely with academy principals, SENCOs and support staff to develop and deliver high-quality inclusive practices, while also providing expert guidance on interventions, funding applications, and compliance with statutory requirements. By fostering collaboration among the academies, you will create an integrated support network, enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all students with additional needs.
As a Regional SENDCo Lead, you'll be the driving force behind our commitment to outstanding SEND provision across our school community. You will not only lead the crucial SENDCo duties within your own designated school but also play a vital, high-impact role in mentoring and overseeing other SENDCo within the community, ensuring the highest quality of inclusive practice for every student with SEND.
This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where you will:
• Lead and Inspire to set the standard for SEND excellence.
• Identify and Implement key improvements in provision.
• Build Strong Partnerships with local authorities and partners.
• Disseminate Best Practice through CPD and collaborative networking.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
• Competitive Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth:Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support:Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility:Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.