SEND Manager

Required for September 2026

37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, plus 5 training days

NJC Scale Point: 16-20

Actual salary: £26,573 – £28,383

Macmillan Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, compassionate and forward-thinking SEND Manager to work in our SEND department. The SEND Manager will work alongside key staff, children, families and external agencies, striving to obtain better outcomes for our children and young people.

About the role

You will work directly with our SEND students, building powerful relationships that raise confidence, aspiration and achievement.

You will:

• Be responsible for the day to day running of the Learning Support department

• Support the SENDCo to ensure that all EHC and Support Plans are implemented and regularly reviewed

• Work with a variety of stakeholders, including: students, parents, staff, Local Authority and other external agencies.

Who we are looking for

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience of working with students with SEND

• Build relationships quickly and authentically

• Is organised, proactive and resilient

• Believes deeply in the potential of every young person

• Wants a role with a real purpose and visible impact.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to support our children and their families and to work as part of a great team. If you think you have the qualities we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Closing Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 21 May 2026

To apply please download an application form from our website at https://www.macmillan-academy.org.uk/ . Completed application forms should be returned to Human Resources, Macmillan Academy, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG or by email to recruitment@macademy.org.uk.

This Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias.  Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people.  We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.