Job Reference:
ATR93544
Application deadline:
16/07/2026
Salary:
£27,980.00 - £28,858.00
Job Description
Job Title:
SEND Lead
Salary:
FTE £27,980 - £28,858
Location:
Various sites
Hours and Weks per Year:
30 hours, 52 weeks
37 hours, 52 Weeks (FTE)
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of SEND Lead you will be based within one of our directorates and your focus will be on ensuring high quality levels of support are provided and dealing with the day-to-day management working closely with your Inclusive Learning Manager and curriculum team.
Your key responsibilities will be ensuring all students have had an assessment of needs, monitoring the quality of the Inclusion plans, working closely with the curriculum teams to monitor attendance, progress and levels of support for our High Needs/SEND students to ensure achievement and aspirational progression.
Ideally, you’ll have a qualification in supporting Teaching and Learning, Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent, and demonstrable experience in SEND and EHCP processes. It is essential you have line management experience. You should be able to monitor data, ensuring the quality of documentation and track student progress and demonstrate our colleges values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Closing Date: 16th July 2026
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Proposed Interview Date: 4th August 2026
TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [email protected]
Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.