Details of advert

Job Title:  Deputy Director of SEND - Permanent

Hours and working pattern:  37hpw, plus 10 training days (8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am-2.30pm Fridays)

Grade:  S02, 26 - 28

Salary:  £37,280 - £39,152 FTE (£33,033 - £34,692) Actual)

Start date:  September 2026

We are seeking an outstanding professional to excel in this key middle leadership role in the school’s SEND team.  The Deputy Director of SEND will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher to ensure our SEND department operates as a centre of excellence, securing high quality care and welfare for all students and supporting student behaviour and safeguarding.  The role is very varied and the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate expert subject knowledge and be adaptable and flexible in managing a diverse caseload.  You will need the ability to stay calm under pressure and skilled at navigating your way through difficult conversations whilst building strong, positive relationships.

 The role involves:

●        Assisting the Assistant Headteacher in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of students with special educational needs.

●        Coordinating the scheduling of interventions, meetings, and assessments, ensuring efficient use of resources and staff availability.

●        Monitoring and tracking student progress, documenting outcomes and adjustments as necessary.

●        Maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity when handling student information and records

●        Liaising with External Agencies

●        Working with families and the community.

●        Providing support to the wider Student Support Team

●        Ensuring all five components of the original ‘Every Child Matters’ entitlement are met for each subject

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

●        Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical skills and strong inter-personal and communication skills, together with the ability to work as part of a successful team. 

●        Appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience in working with young people in this role.

●        A commitment to:

o   Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o   Taking responsibility for receiving and acting upon any reported concerns and ensuring that the Child Protection Policy is implemented and promote best safeguarding practice across the school as part of the Student Support Team.

o   Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

●        Be part of a rapidly improving school

●        Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

●        Benefit from a flexible early finish to the school day on Fridays

●        Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

●        Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

●        Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

●        Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

●        Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below:

·         Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes. 

·         In support of your application, you may include a cover letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form.

·         Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk  vacancies – My New Term link

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 8^th July 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted direct with details of the interview.

Interview date: Monday 13^th July 2026