The Link School - Lead Practitioner for Alternative Practitioner and SEND


Company:	Sunderland City Council
Salary:	£50,001 to £110,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Link School, Sunderlandandnbsp;

Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker BSc (Hons)andnbsp;

Springwell Dene, Swindon Road, Sunderland SR3 4EEandnbsp;

Tel: 0191 562 3630

Pallion Centre, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA

Tel: 0191 562 3640andnbsp;

Lead Practitioner for Alternative Provision and SENDandnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;

Lead Practitioner Pay Range 1-3

Permanent Position 0.4 FTE

The Link School is recognised nationally as one of the leading schools in Alternative Provision. It supports the diverse needs of young people in Sunderland many of whom are extremely vulnerable and challenging.andnbsp;

We are seeking to appoint a lead practitioner who will lead on the improvement of teaching skills through modelling high-quality teaching, coaching, and training other members of staff, in primary and secondary schools.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of highly effective behaviour intervention as part of an outreach programme in primary and secondary schools.andnbsp; Working as part of the behaviour team, they will ensure they work with senior leaders, class teachers, SENDCoandrsquo;s and support staff to develop and deliver a range of preventative approaches to behaviour which allow learners to overcome barriers that have prevented them from reaching their potential.andnbsp;

The successful candidate will:

andbull; Have a philosophy focused on achieving high-quality learning and teaching opportunities for every learner.

andbull; An understanding of current developments in inclusive education.

andbull; Have excellent interpersonal skills.

andbull; Experience of delivering various intervention packages to ensure that learners close the gap.

andbull; Experience of delivering effective whole school training

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Headteacher to discuss the post further and to arrange an informal visit. Please ring 0191 562 3630 and ask for Donna Walker.

em Application forms and further details are available by e mailing Ms Caroline Granton. Director of Resources, Link School, caroline.granton@linkschool.org.uk, to whom completed applications should be returned. /em

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure

em Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026 Noon

Shortlisting date: To Be Confirmed

Interviews: To Be Confirmed /em

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