Director of SEND.

· Be an outstanding existing senior leader with a proven track record of impact, creativity and rigor;

· Have a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding provision for pupils with SEND, specifically ASD;

· Be able to identify, drive and secure improvements to ensure high standards in all areas;

· Be the figurehead and spokesperson for SEND at academy and federation level;

· Have an excellent knowledge of how to create a SEND inclusive curriculum and how to implement this effectively as a vehicle for progress and learning;

· Have the ability to evaluate and plan strategically, motivate and inspire both staff and students;

· To have experience of having contributed to policy formulation, implementation, evaluation and review;

· Have a clear understanding of assessment of pupils with SEND and a proven ability to interpret data and use it to focus improvements.

Wood End Park Academy is home to over 900 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London. The SEND Unit has three classes; lessons within the unit range from pre-formal, semi-formal to formal and pupils range from working on the engagement model to the early stages of the KS1 and LKS2 curriculum. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and established team of practitioners. Our commitment is to achieve excellence, with a drive to secure the best for our children in a place that values partnership, team-working and wellbeing. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training.