Job Description

Role: Doncaster & North Lincs: Lead SENDCo

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Location: Doncaster and North Lincs

Salary: L8 - L12

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead and coordinate SEND provision across multiple settings, ensuring outstanding support for students with additional needs. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead SENDCo across our community of 4 schools which will allow you to carry out the duties as the designated SENDCo in one of the academies alongside supporting the other 3 academies in our community. In addition, the academy that you will be based at will also have a dedicated full time Assistant SENDCo to enable you to successfully carry out your strategic duties. As your time will be split between Lead SENDCo and Academy SENDCo, the job description highlights the responsibilities for both.


You will spend 2 full days a week at your academy base, which could be Outwood Academy Brumby (Scunthorpe), Outwood Academy Adwick (Doncaster) or Outwood Academy Danum (Doncaster). This will be determined by agreement between you and the interview panel however it's important your preference is clearly noted on your application form. The other 3 days during the week will be spent in the other 3 community schools which are not your base school.


As the Lead SENDCo across four academies, you will play a strategic role in shaping and implementing a unified approach to SEND provision, ensuring consistency and excellence across all schools. You will work closely with academy principals, SENCOs and support staff to develop and deliver high-quality inclusive practices, while also providing expert guidance on interventions, funding applications, and compliance with statutory requirements. By fostering collaboration among the academies, you will create an integrated support network, enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all students with additional needs.


The Trust


The Trust embraces the opportunity to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point receive an excellent education. It relishes the opportunity to be part of the much needed regeneration of the areas it works in. It is one of the largest MAT's in the country and with that, our academies can draw on a range of expertise. Senior leaders from the schools work closely together, sharing best practice and supporting one another to ensure continuous and never ending improvement for the students in the community.


This is an exciting time for the community and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the future success of SEND practice across 4 academies. Above all, you will share the school and Trust's commitment to putting Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives.


For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nina Martin, Executive Officer, via email on n.martin@outwood.com


to view the recruitment brochure including job description and person specification.



Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

Competitive Pay & Pension:

Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Professional Growth:

Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.

Workload & Support:

Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

Wellbeing & Flexibility:

Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.


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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.