The Director of Pupil Entitlement will be one of the Trust’s most senior educational leaders and is focused on entitlement and inclusion. The postholder will have trust-wide responsibility for ensuring that every pupil receives an ambitious, high-quality education and can participate fully in school life. Particular attention will be given to pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and pupils who are vulnerable to poor attendance, exclusion, restricted curriculum access or poor destinations.

The Director will develop and deliver the Trust’s strategy in these areas, establish clear expectations for every school and ensure that agreed approaches are implemented consistently. They will provide authoritative advice and challenge to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Education Officer, Executive Principals/Directors of Education, Principals and trustees.

The Trust’s approach to pupil entitlement must be integral to curriculum, teaching, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, staffing, resource allocation and school improvement. The Director will ensure that pupils receive appropriate provision and support while continuing to experience the Trust’s high expectations of behaviour, learning, participation, and outcomes.

Principals and school SENDCos will retain responsibility for the day-to-day operation of provision within their schools. The Director will lead the trust-wide strategy, quality assurance, leadership development, allocation of resources and response to significant or systemic weaknesses.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Director of Pupil Entitlement

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