Lead SENDCo

About the role

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 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 Outwood Academy Danum (Doncaster). The other 3 days during the week will be spent in the other 3 community schools which are not your base school or you could spend some more time at your base school depending on need.

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.

The Trust

The Trust embraces the opportunity to ensure that all children irrespective of their starting point receive an excellent education. It relishes the opportunity to be part of the much needed regeneration of the areas it works in. It is one of the largest MATs in the country and with that our academies can draw on a range of expertise. Senior leaders from the schools work closely together sharing best practice and supporting one another to ensure continuous and never ending improvement for the students in the community.

This is an exciting time for the community and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the future success of SEND practice across 4 academies. Above all you will share the school and Trusts commitment to putting Students First Raising Standards and Transforming Lives.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Nina Martin Executive Officer via email on

Visits to any of the 4 academies in the community are welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date: 9:00 on Thursday 16 April 2026

Interviews: Friday 17 April 2026

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.