Director of Special Education Reading, England
Job description
The role of Director of Special Education is a brand-new role for the Trust and presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to drive the development and implementation of special educational strategy across the breadth of our organisation.
You will be supported by an exceptional and experienced team of Trust leaders. The successful applicant will form strong relationships with colleagues throughout the Trust and play a key role in ensuring that, as the Trust continues to grow, we stay true to our values and principles of inclusion.
The role will suit someone who is ambitious both for themselves and others, can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice, has a proven track record of driving school improvement with impact, has excellent communication skills and an ability to motivate and inspire others.
Role Summary
· To provide strategic leadership to the Trust’s Special and Alternative Provision Hub.
· To provide strategic leadership to the Trust’s wider provision for children with SEND (including supporting schools with resource bases).
· To provide high quality support and challenge to leaders across the Special and AP Hub, ensuring that education provision and outcomes are excellent and that school improvement plans are effectively delivered.
· To lead on the review and development of the Trust SEND strategy, alongside other stakeholders.
· To support, and where necessary, take the lead in liaison with external agencies to secure appropriate support and resourcing for children with SEND.
· To contribute to the work of the Trust Leadership Group and Education Leadership Group to provide high-quality education and care for all children who attend a Maiden Erlegh Trust school.
As a growing organisation we can offer a wealth of opportunity, can demonstrate a strong track record of achievement and success, and a consistency in delivering on our ethos of opportunity, diversity and success for all.
Since 2014, when Maiden Erlegh Trust was established, we have expanded to become six schools serving Berkshire and South Oxfordshire covering the breadth of educational provision from EYFS to Post-16 in mainstream, special and alternative provision. We also have two new free schools in the pre-opening phase: Oak Tree School opening in September 2023 (a special school providing 150 places) and River Academy opening in September 2024 (a secondary school in the heart of Reading providing 1,500 places).
Our schools are supported by the Central Services Team at Maiden Erlegh Trust who provide a range of business services and support our partner schools in carrying out their statutory responsibilities and core business functions.
If you would like further information about the Trust, or to discuss the role with either the Chief Executive Officer or Executive Director of Education prior to application, this can be organised through our HR department
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. We are also committed to being ambitious for all and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
