NPQ Implementation and Design Manager - SEND

Job description

Vacancy ID
VN10436

Vacancy Name
NPQ Implementation and Design Manager - SEND

Directorate
Education Partnerships

Team
NPQ - Design & Implementation

Sub Team

Job Details

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children - not just some. Together, we're making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It's a big challenge - and we need your help to take it on.

As Implementation and Design Manager (SEND) work as of a team to lead the design and implementation of our programmes, ensuring smooth part and effective delivery. You'll be at the heart of ensuring the programmes including NPQ SENCO, align with our mission to end educational inequality. Working closely with teams across the charity and external partners, you'll support with the programme's' day-to-day delivery, improve the programme member experience, and maintain the highest standards.

• Do you have a track record of leading educational programmes and a passion for developing teachers and leaders?
• Do you have experience working within ITT, NPQ, or ECF frameworks?
• Do you have experience of working as a SENCO in a Primary or Secondary setting?
• Do you have the ability to use data to inform decisions, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement?
• Do you have experience holding stakeholders to account, supporting them to understand and improve on their performance?
• Do you have experience in driving innovative approaches within programme design or delivery?
• Do you hold QTS?
• Do you NaSENCO, NPQ SENCO or similar SEND qualification?
• Do you have a commitment to and knowledge of advancing diversity and inclusion?

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Implementation and Design Manager - SEND!

Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our career's website. Make sure you've got your CV and cover letter showing how you meet our essentials ready to upload. If you're applying from an external job board, you'll be redirected to our careers website. (Please note, we only accept applications through our careers website.)

We expect first stage interviews to be held on 5th November 2026. If successful, you'll be invited to a second stage expected to take place on 12th November 2026 onwards.
Please note that the successful candidate will need to be available to start on 4 January 2027.

Contract Type
Fixed term employee

Contract End Date
24 Sep 2027

Contract Basis

Contractual Hours
37.50

Job Location
East Midlands (Nottingham); East of England (Norwich); London; North East (Newcastle Upon Tyne); North West (Manchester); South Coast (Bournemouth); South East (Kent); South West (Bristol); West Midlands (Birmingham); Yorkshire & The Humber (Leeds)

Job Level
3

DBS Required
Basic

Salary Package (£)
43,406.96

Compensation & Benefits
Employees based in London will receive £3000 London Weighting Allowance in addition to the advertised salary package.
Advertised Salary, London Weighting Allowance and Annual Leave entitlement are FTE. They will be pro-rata'd for part time and fixed term positions.
Teach First's core benefits include 27 days holiday per annum (3 of which must be taken during the holiday shutdown period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day), participation in the pension scheme via Salary Exchange (with an employer contribution of up to 6%), life assurance, income protection and private healthcare. Through our flexible benefits platform access to subsidised dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, travel insurance, Give As You Earn and the option to buy annual leave.

Next Steps
We aim to update candidates if we'll take their application forward within 10 working days of the closing date. We will not review any applications received after the closing date.

Closing Date
14 Oct 2026