Job Introduction
Are you an experienced SENDCO ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision and drive to shape inclusive education across an innovative and growing Multi-Academy Trust?
We are excited to announce a brand-new opportunity within Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust for a SEND and Inclusion Lead to join our Central Education Team. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious, dynamic and forward-thinking professional who is ready to lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion across our diverse family of academies and is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide change and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
Supporting Trust Schools across Lincolnshire, home and school hybrid working.
As SEND and Inclusion Lead, you will:
•Lead the design and implementation of our Trust-wide SEND strategy.
•Champion inclusive practices that raise attainment, achievement, and attendance for all pupils with SEND.
Support and empower school-based SENDCOs and Headteachers to deliver outstanding provision.
Play a key role in the development of three new SEND Mainstream Hubs, in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, consistent SEND provision across all schools.
Ensure alignment of Unconditional Positive Regard across all academies in line with the Trust behaviour principles.
We’re looking for someone who:
•Holds the National SENDCO Award and has a proven track record of leading SEND provision.
Is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
•Has experience working across multiple schools, MATs, or local authorities.
Can articulate and deliver a clear, ambitious vision for inclusive education.
Possesses deep knowledge of the current SEND landscape and national policy.
Builds strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
As a Diocesan MAT, we uphold the Church of England’s vision for education and are looking for someone to join our team who can support not only this but our own vision for education, celebrating the Christian distinctiveness of our schools.
If this role is of interest to you, we hope to hear from you to discuss this further.
Closing date: 15th September 2025
The main purpose of this role is to work collaboratively and strategically with the Director of Education in the development and implementation of a specific SEND and Inclusion strategy reflective of the skills of the post holder and the needs of the Trust. The postholder will ensure consistency, quality, and strategic alignment in SEND and inclusion in order to champion inclusive practices that raise attainment, achievement, and attendance for all pupils with SEND.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
