Trust SEND Lead
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Not recorded, BS13 0RF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c07f813b-cd08-443a-8fb0-80731c6517a9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Us
Amplify Education is a dynamic new multi-academy trust of 22 schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, formed through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. United by a shared vision, we area bold voice for Bristol -committed to building belief in every young person, expanding opportunities, nurturing potential, and strengthening citizenship.
We are ambitious, reflective, and collaborative- driven to improve outcomes for young people while working together, learning from one another and continually strengthening our practice. If you are looking to make a real difference within a forward-thinking and supportive Trust, Amplify Education could be the place for you.
Join our Central Team
We invite you to join the Amplify Central Education team, based at the CLC within the grounds of Orchard School in Bristol. As a newly merged team at the heart of the Trust, this is an exciting opportunity to join us, helping shape the future of Amplify Education, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a real difference for our schools and communities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Trust SEND Lead to join our team from1 September 2026.If you join us, this role will see you providing strategic leadership for SEND and inclusion, leading the Trust SENDCo Network and building strong relationships to drive continuous improvement.
About You
You are likely to have gained excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusive practice through your career or personal experience. You will be able to bring to us experience gained as a SENCo and senior leader in a school setting. You will have appropriate SENCo qualifications (NASENCO or NPQ SEND) and Qualified Teacher Status.
More information about the Trust, School, and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• To find out more about Amplify Education, please visit our website: www.amplifyeducation.co.uk
• Informal enquiries can be made via email to recruitment@ampedu.co.uk
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Many of our schools are easily accessible using public transport. For staff members who drive, several of our schools offer free onsite or nearby street parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply …
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
• Please complete our application form by Midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2026
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at the CLC, Orchard School, Bristol
• All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks inc., but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Many of our schools are easily accessible using public transport. For staff members who drive, several of our schools offer free onsite or nearby street parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Commitment to safeguarding
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, professional and character references, checking previous employment.
About Us
Amplify Education is a dynamic new multi-academy trust of 22 schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, formed through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. United by a shared vision, we area bold voice for Bristol -committed to building belief in every young person, expanding opportunities, nurturing potential, and strengthening citizenship.
We are ambitious, reflective, and collaborative- driven to improve outcomes for young people while working together, learning from one another and continually strengthening our practice. If you are looking to make a real difference within a forward-thinking and supportive Trust, Amplify Education could be the place for you.
Join our Central Team
We invite you to join the Amplify Central Education team, based at the CLC within the grounds of Orchard School in Bristol. As a newly merged team at the heart of the Trust, this is an exciting opportunity to join us, helping shape the future of Amplify Education, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a real difference for our schools and communities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Trust SEND Lead to join our team from1 September 2026.If you join us, this role will see you providing strategic leadership for SEND and inclusion, leading the Trust SENDCo Network and building strong relationships to drive continuous improvement.
About You
You are likely to have gained excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusive practice through your career or personal experience. You will be able to bring to us experience gained as a SENCo and senior leader in a school setting. You will have appropriate SENCo qualifications (NASENCO or NPQ SEND) and Qualified Teacher Status.
More information about the Trust, School, and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• To find out more about Amplify Education, please visit our website: www.amplifyeducation.co.uk
• Informal enquiries can be made via email to recruitment@ampedu.co.uk
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Many of our schools are easily accessible using public transport. For staff members who drive, several of our schools offer free onsite or nearby street parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply …
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
• Please complete our application form by Midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2026
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at the CLC, Orchard School, Bristol
• All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks inc., but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Many of our schools are easily accessible using public transport. For staff members who drive, several of our schools offer free onsite or nearby street parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Commitment to safeguarding
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, professional and character references, checking previous employment.