Service Lead - SEND and AP

About the Role

Due the previous post holder securing a promotion, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious leader to join our SEND leadership team as Service Lead - SEND and Alternative Provision (AP). This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic improvement across SEND and AP services and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people aged 0-25. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will lead statutory SEND services, SEND support services, sufficiency planning and Alternative Provision, ensuring high-quality services, strong partnership working and compliance with statutory responsibilities. You will play a key role in driving service transformation, managing significant resources and budgets, and delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory SEND services, SEND support services, sufficiency planning and Alternative Provision.
• Ensure high-quality services, strong partnership working and compliance with statutory responsibilities.
• Play a key role in driving service transformation.
• Manage significant resources and budgets.
• Deliver improved outcomes for children, young people and families.

Qualifications

Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in education, SEND, social care, psychology, health or a related field.

Required Skills

• Has substantial senior leadership experience within Education, Health or Social Care.
• Has a proven track record of leading change and service improvement.
• Can develop strong partnerships across education, health, social care and wider stakeholders.
• Has a strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory duties and inclusion.
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Pay range and compensation package

• Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

• John Holt
• Head of Service SEND & AP
• ***email_hidden***