Head of SEND & Inclusion | Multi-Setting Leadership Role
Location
Base: Peterborough (PE2 8FF)
This is a group-wide leadership role based at our Peterborough setting, with regular travel required across all childcare settings.
Mileage expenses are paid in line with company policy.
Salary: £35,360 – £39,780 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Board of Directors & Head of Nursery Operations
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of SEND & Inclusion to lead inclusive practice across our growing Childcare Group.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and driving SEND strategy across multiple settings, ensuring consistently high-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children with additional needs.
Working closely with the Board of Directors and senior leaders, you will play a key role in embedding a strong culture of inclusion where every child is supported to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Group-wide SEND & Inclusion strategy
- Ensure consistent, high-quality SEND practice across all settings
- Oversee EHCP processes, assessments, and interventions
- Coach, develop, and support SENDCOs and inclusion teams
- Strengthen multi-agency working with external professionals and local authorities
- Deliver training and promote best practice across all settings
- Monitor SEND data and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with EYFS, SEND Code of Practice, and safeguarding requirements
What We’re Looking For
- QTS, Early Years qualification, or equivalent
- Level 3 SENDCO qualification (or working towards)
- Strong SEND leadership experience in early years or primary education
- Excellent knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and EYFS
- Confident leader with ability to influence across multiple settings
- Experience working with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong communication, coaching, and organisational skills
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent, high-quality SEND practice across all settings
- Strong SENDCO leadership across the Group
- Improved outcomes for children with additional needs
- Positive, proactive partnerships with families and agencies
- High-quality inclusive practice recognised in inspections
What We Offer
- Senior leadership role within a growing childcare group
- Company laptop & iPhone provided
- Paid training, CPD, conferences, and development opportunities
- Enhanced annual leave (standard entitlement)
- Mileage paid for all travel between settings
- Clear career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
Additional Benefits
- 6 counselling sessions per year + 24/7 wellbeing helpline
- Fuel savings up to 40p per litre
- Retail & supermarket discounts (up to 20% cashback)
- Cinema savings up to 40%
- Staff discount scheme (up to 40%)
- Positive, supportive working culture
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Pay: £35,360.00-£39,780.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
