Interim Strategic SENDCo (Non-teaching)

2 Days per Week | Fixed Term Witton Middle School, Droitwich Spa

Leadership Scale Point 4 - £53,866 - £56,021 (pro rata)

Help Shape the Next Chapter of Inclusive Excellence

Witton Middle School is seeking an experienced, passionate and highly effective SEND leader to join us on a fixed-term basis for two days per week.

This is not a role focused on maintaining the status quo. It is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished SENDCo to work alongside an ambitious leadership team and make a lasting impact on our SEND provision, systems and outcomes for pupils.

We are proud of our caring ethos, committed staff and inclusive culture. As we continue to strengthen and refine our SEND practice, we are looking for a skilled practitioner who can bring expertise, challenge, leadership and strategic direction to accelerate our improvement journey.

The Opportunity

We are seeking someone who:

• Has substantial experience of leading SEND provision in schools.

• Understands the realities of balancing compliance, high-quality provision and pupil outcomes.

• Can quickly evaluate existing systems and identify priorities for development.

• Is confident coaching and developing colleagues to improve inclusive practice.

• Has a strong understanding of EHCP processes, graduated response and multi-agency working.

• Can provide both strategic leadership and practical solutions.

• Is passionate about ensuring pupils with SEND thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

What You Will Do

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will:

• Lead and drive our SEND improvement priorities.

• Review, refine and strengthen SEND systems and processes.

• Ensure high-quality provision and robust statutory compliance.

• Support staff in delivering effective adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.

• Develop the quality of SEND identification, assessment and provision mapping.

• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

• Help create a clear and sustainable vision for SEND across the school.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity to focus on what matters most: making strategic improvements and building sustainable capacity.

You will join:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.

• An ambitious leadership team committed to inclusion.

• Dedicated staff who want to continue developing their practice.

• A school where SEND is genuinely valued and central to our improvement agenda.

• The flexibility of a part-time, non-teaching role with the opportunity to have significant influence and impact.

Whether you are an experienced SENDCo seeking a fresh challenge, a recently retired leader looking to use your expertise in a meaningful way, or an established SEND consultant wishing to work directly with a school on its next stage of development, we would love to hear from you.

Application Information

This is a fixed-term, non-teaching role for 2 days per week.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective candidates our school and discuss our vision for SEND and inclusion.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Headteacher.

Join us and help ensure every child receives the support, challenge and opportunities they deserve.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms: 

12 midday Monday 23rd November  

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st December  

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible