SEND Officer

Outwood Grange Academy

SEND Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week during term time plus five days.

Salary: £28,333.86 to £29,776.73.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Are you dedicated and passionate about making a meaningful impact on SEND students' educational journeys? We are seeking a proactive individual to join our Inclusion Team as our SEND Officer.

This is a very rewarding role as you will play a pivotal part in coordinating support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with students, families, academy staff, and external agencies to ensure every young person reaches their full potential.

With support from the Inclusion Team, you will act in line with and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice. Previous experience working in line with this statutory guidance will be advantageous.

This is a permanent role. The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 08:00am until 04:00pm and Fridays 08:00am until 03:30pm.

Training and support will be provided.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Grange Academy.

I am so pleased you are looking at this fantastic opportunity to work at Outwood Grange Academy. Our larger-than-average 11-19 academy is in the heart of Outwood, Wakefield, with easy access to major towns and cities via the motorway network.

As the Founding Academy of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we embody the organisation's core ethos: making students our fundamental priority, raising standards, and transforming life chances.

I am truly proud of the work we do to ensure all aspects of education are of the highest possible quality. This is driven by our staff's unwavering dedication, their commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential. We are passionate about the importance of CPD for our teachers as they are our greatest resource and are best placed to inspire students.

If this is a vision that resonates with you, I look forward to meeting you to discuss what you have to offer.