Mainstream and SEND School Recruitment.

A Teacher is a professional who educates about a certain subject or subjects. Duties will vary depending on the educational setting, age and capability of the students. The primary goal is to inspire, motivate and encourage students.  

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teachers work with children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities. Working as a SEND Teacher can be an incredibly rewarding career as they are helping young people to thrive in and out of an educational setting. 

A Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant is responsible for supporting teachers with helping pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities, within the classroom. 
The role of a SEN Teaching Assistant is very rewarding but can also be challenging as it involves supporting children and young adults with a range of different learning needs. 

A Teaching Assistant is responsible for supporting Teachers and pupils in the classroom. A Teaching Assistant may be required to provide 1:1 support to a student with additional learning needs. They will also be expected to assist with general classroom administration tasks.

A Cover Supervisor is responsible for covering a class of students if their full time Teacher is absent. A Cover Supervisor will manage a classroom and supervise pupils with pre-prepared exercises to ensure their learning is not disrupted. 

A Headteacher manages and oversees the general running of a school ensuring all Teachers and staff deliver the highest standard of education. As well as creating a safe and successful environment for all students and staff to thrive, a Headteacher will also be responsible for the overall performance of the school ensuring that it meets statutory obligations.

A Deputy Headteacher is responsible for assisting a Headteacher with the leadership of a school. The role requires effective communication with the Headteacher to ensure the vision of the school is kept in mind, targets are met and effective teaching is provided to students.

The responsibilities of a School Business Manager include supporting the Headteacher, advising on financial policy, overseeing the maintenance of the school and managing the schools budget. A School Business Manager is employed to ensure that the school is running efficiently day in, day out. 

An Exam Invigilator is responsible for ensuring that important educational examinations run smoothly from start to finish. Maintaining order and ensuring exam regulations are adhered to within the assessment room are important responsibilities for an Exam Invigilator. 

A School Administrator plays a crucial part in providing administrative support to a school office or department. They ensure the school runs as smoothly as possible by carrying out a range of important administrative tasks such as managing emails and taking phone calls. 

An Academy Director is in charge of managing the Teachers and support staff within an academy. An Academy Director must ensure that the education students receive is of the highest standard and that open vacancies are filled with qualified staff.

An Alternative Education Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing alternative education programs, which have been created for pupils who may need additional support  away from a mainstream education. As well as designing and implementing alternative education programs, an Alternative Education Programme Manager must train and supervise staff within alternative education programs.

An Alternative Provision Consultant is a professional who specialises in providing advice and support to educational institutions and local authorities involved with alternative provision. The responsibilities of an Alternative Provision Consultant include strategic planning, quality assurance and designing the curriculum to meet the needs of students in alternative provisions.

An Alternative Provision Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing alternative provision and its team and ensuring that statutory guidance is always adhered to. Alternative Provision Managers must also work alongside partners and families to guarantee that everyone involved within alternative provision is correctly adhering to exclusion legislation.

An Alternative Provision Transition Mentor is responsible for providing support to students who are transitioning from a mainstream education setting to an alternative provision, or vice versa. As well as conducting assessments to identify the individual needs of a student, an Alternative Provision Transition Mentor must develop personalised plans in collaboration with students and Teachers.

An Assistant Director - Inclusion & Opportunity is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategies designed to promote inclusivity within educational institutions. An Assistant Director - Inclusion & Opportunity must ensure that opportunities are provided to all students to help them thrive academically and socially.

An Assistant Headteacher is usually the third most senior member of staff within a school, after the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher. An Assistant Headteacher is responsible for assisting the Headteacher and managing the success of different areas within a school, such as pastoral care or general administration.

An Assistant Principal is a member of the senior leadership team within a school and is responsible for supporting a Headteacher with the strategic leadership of the curriculum. By carrying out important administration duties, an Assistant Principal is also responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day requirements of a school run smoothly.

A Behaviour and Attendance Adviser is responsible for promoting positive behaviour and attendance amongst school students. Their role involves providing parents, guardians and teaching staff with advice on managing challenging behaviour and conducting assessments for students experiencing difficulties over their attendance at school.

Safeguarding Officers are the first point of contact for school staff who have concerns about the welfare of a child. A Safeguarding Officer must ensure that educational professionals are able to recognise the symptoms of child abuse and neglect and they must refer any concerns to social services.

A Designated Safeguarding Lead is a member of staff who is the lead delegate for overseeing child protection issues within a school. A Designated Safeguarding Lead must be a senior member of the schools leadership team and they are responsible for maintaining child protection files and keeping them up to date.

An Education Inclusion Manager is responsible for leading the inclusion team within a school and adhering to the standards of teaching and learning for pupils on an inclusion register. An Education Inclusion Manager must work alongside the Headteacher to ensure that inclusive practices are developed in order to help all pupils receive a fulfilling education.

A Director of Safeguarding & Inclusion works within the senior leadership team of a school to oversee the implementation of policies related to the safeguarding of children. Within their role, a Director of Safeguarding & Inclusion might be expected to develop and implement policies and provide training to school staff in relation to safeguarding concerns. 

A Head of Children’s Education Services is responsible for overseeing the provision of services and support for children and families within a local authority. Amongst their responsibilities, a Head of Children’s Education Services must collaborate with schools, police and health services to effectively support vulnerable groups of people. 

A Head of Education is responsible for overseeing and coordinating educational support for vulnerable children. Whether a child is considered vulnerable due to socio-economic disadvantage or a disability, a Head of Education for Vulnerable Children must develop and implement strategic plans to address their educational requirements. 

A Head of Faculty - SEND & Learner Engagement is usually a member of the senior leadership team within a school or college. Amongst their responsibilities, a Head of Faculty - SEND & Learner Engagement is accountable for collaborating with teaching staff in order to develop an inclusive curriculum that will meet the diverse learning needs of students with SEND.