SEN and Quality Lead (30 hrs all year around or 35 hrs term-time only)

£32,550 - £35,474

         2 pro-rata options available:

        Termtime only - 35hrs per week £28,696 - £31,274 or

All year round - 30hrs per week £27,900 - £30,406

This position will require travel within Manchester.

Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We build trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe. We facilitate engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave learners with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for passionate values driven professionals who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.

Our Learning Hubs provide opportunities to develop skills needed in adult life and employment, with a high level of pastoral support and varied enrichment activities. The SEN and Quality Lead is a vital role working across our programmes with young people aged 16 - 25 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, showing leadership and driving quality provision that meets young people’s needs. The SEN Lead will coordinate the review and implementation of EHCPs, act as the point of contact for Awarding Bodies and drive best practice, innovation and high standards of safeguarding practice.

This is a flexible role that doesn’t involve direct delivery of teaching and learning. The successful candidate can choose whether to take a 30 hour year round contract, or a full time termtime only contract. We may be able to agree further flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Beth Aze, Head of Operations, number can be found on our website.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application forms must be returned via our website. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application form, giving information as to how you meet the person specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for the completed application form is 9am Tuesday the 22nd of April.