SEND Manager at The Ravensbourne School
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About this Role
SENDManager
TheRavensbourne School
Salary NJC Scale 7 points21-25(£37,133-£39,276) starting point 21, actual salary £32,475-£34,349
OrionEducation is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to createwelcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives,makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomesand transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative powerof education.
Ourleaders focus on improvement that is robust, sustainable, and truly inclusive.We are as committed to developing and nurturing our staff as we are tosupporting our young people. Our professional development programmes andapproach to school improvement provide depth, rigour, and a wealth of learningopportunities for all.
At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward-thinking, thrivingcommunity where inclusion, high aspirations, and innovation sit at the heart ofeverything we do.
We are now recruiting an exceptional SEND Manager. This is a key opportunity tojoin a highly ambitious school and play a pivotal role in shaping the nextchapter of our inclusive provision. Working closely with the SENDCo, seniorleaders, and wider pastoral teams, you will help ensure that all students withSEND receive the high-quality support, care, and educational experience theydeserve.
As part of our inclusion leadership, you will help drive whole-school strategyfor SEND, strengthen systems that remove barriers to learning, and supportteachers in delivering adaptive, evidence-informed practice. This role is morethan a support position - it is your chance to shape culture, championinclusion, and make a profound difference in the lives of young people andtheir families.
If you are ready to bring expertise, purpose, and fresh ideas to a schoolcommitted to transforming lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You are -
• A compassionate and determined leader who places young people with SEND atthe centre of every decision.
• A strategic thinker with a strong understanding of SEND legislation,processes, and statutory responsibilities.
• A champion for inclusion who promotes high expectations and equity for allpupils.
• A values-driven professional who models integrity, purpose, and authenticity.
• A collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships with staff,families, external agencies, and students.
We are looking for a SEND Manager who -
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and local authorityprocesses.
• Has experience supporting or managing SEND provision in a school setting.
• Is skilled at interpreting SEND data and using it to drive targetedinterventions.
• Can coordinate high-quality support for pupils with EHCPs and those receivingSEN Support.
• Can guide and support teachers in delivering adaptive, inclusive practice.
• Communicates with clarity, compassion, and confidence with staff, parents,and external professionals.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious environment and is driven to make alasting impact on children's outcomes.
We Offer -
• A school with a clear vision, strong values, and a culture of excellence andprofessional growth.
• A supportive Executive Principal, Head of School, SENDCo, and widerleadership team.
• Opportunities to innovate, lead change, and shape the future of SENDprovision.
• A warm, vibrant community of staff, students, and families committed toinclusion and collaboration.
• Access to high-quality CPD, SEND-specific training, leadership development,and career progression pathways.
Enquiries should be emailed to:
School Office Manager: Sharon Cooper Smith: scoopersmith@trs.e21c.co.uk
If you share the school's visionand ambition to raise standards for our students, then we would be delighted tohear from you.
Contact us for an informal(confidential) conversation about how you can make a real difference, or toarrange a tour of the school which is highly recommended.
Please note, we reserve theright to close the advertisement early if we receive a suitable candidate.
We look forward to hearing fromyou.
Orion Education is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subjectto an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teachingcheck will be completed for all applicants. Orion Education is fully committedto equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider ofeducation.