Senior Lead for SEND

As the Senior Lead for SEND, you will be working with the headteacher and deputy headteacher in the strategic development of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities policy and provision across the school. You will be responsible for communicating the school's inclusive vision and support the headteacher's strategic leadership, motivating and inspiring children and adults through innovative practice. You will also be leading and line-managing the SEND team; SENCo, Nurture staff and all SEN TAs.

• To be passionate and committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all children.
• To be a qualified SENDCo, or be working towards the SENDCo qualification.
• The experience and ability to effectively lead and manage a team of staff.
• To be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well within our happy team.
• To share Unity's vision and the values of The Big Life group.
  
  Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity
is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children. Unity is part of Big Life Schools Multi Academy Trust, which is a part of The Big Life group; providing support, governance, and strategic direction for our schools. Big Life Schools shares the values and ethos of The Big Life group. The Big Life group is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/our-story/the-big-life-way/]., Your health and your happiness are important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce. The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change. We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation. About Unity Community Primary: Unity Community Primary is a primary school in the heart of Cheetham Hill. The school was the vision of local parents and The Big Life group and has been developed with the community. Unity follows the national curriculum, focusing on enterprise and communication, ensuring pupils get the best start in life. The school has nursery and daycare facilities and offers an integrated learning and development environment for children from two to eleven years old. www.unitycommunityprimary.com [http://www.unitycommunityprimary.com] About Big Life Schools: Big Life Schools is a growing Multi-Academy Trust, part of The Big Life group; providing support, governance, and strategic direction for our schools. Big Life Schools partner with children, families, and communities to create opportunities to learn and grow together. We gain outstanding outcomes in education and wellbeing; everyone has a voice and is supported in all aspects of their lives, to get to where they want to be. Big Life Schools currently have two successful primary schools in Manchester, delivering education and care from the age of 2 to 11. www.biglifeschools.com [https://www.biglifeschools.com] About The Big Life group: The Big Life group helps people to help themselves by delivering children and families, skills and employment, and health and wellbeing services. The Big Life group's Children and Families Division has more than 20 years' experience in delivering high-quality services, including children's centres, nurseries, early help services, parenting courses and education.


• Salary of leadership scale L3 - L7 (£49,574-£54,816)
• A permanent, full-time, contract
• Culturally and socially diverse families.
• A happy, welcoming staff team.
• Flexible working.
• The support of the Big Life Group.
• Further training and development.
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