Specialist SEND Administration Manager - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

POST: Specialist SEND Administration Manager

LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

SALARY: Band F SCP 26 – 31 £37,280 - £41,772 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £33,695 - £37,755 per annum)

HOURS: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week

This is a new role that we are developing within the central team and is linked to the new SEND Reforms. The role will be shaped and developed as more information, guidance and legislation emerges.

The SEND Administration Manager will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Trust’s central SEND team. Working closely with the Director of SEND and other key central colleagues, the postholder will play a critical role in ensuring the effective coordination, compliance, and communication across the Trust.

The postholder will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality, timely information sharing with schools and SENDCos, supporting statutory processes, and enabling the central team to operate effectively through strong administrative systems, attention to detail, and proactive organisation.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Evidence of higher education study
• Safeguarding Level 1
• Experience of handling, managing and recording confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to high standards
• Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• A working knowledge of SEND processes and terminology, including EHCPs, statutory responsibilities and key timelines
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Good understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND and the importance of inclusive practice

About Our Academy Trust

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
• A supportive working environment and team ethos

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

For further information or an application form please visit:

https://careers.shirelandcat.net/

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026