0-13 Team Leader (INTERNAL)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council in Lewes is inviting applications for a Team Leader in the Assessment and Planning team within the Education Division. You will lead a committed team of Assessment and Planning Officers and work with other Team Leaders and Managers to ensure efficient administration of Education, Health and Care Plans and high-quality casework for children aged 0-13.

You will also support the tribunal team, preparing tribunal cases for SENDIST hearings and working with ESCC’s Legal

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise a team and ensure quality of work.
• Plan and organise workload to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate children and young people's educational needs and monitor progress in EHC plans.
• Anticipate problems and devise workable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Assessment and Planning Officers and work with other Team Leaders and Managers to administer EHC Plans for children aged 0-13.
• Prepare tribunal cases for SENDIST hearings and collaborate with ESCC Legal Team and Tribunal Officers.
• Support SEND reforms in practice and develop partnerships with parents, carers and young people.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences to achieve positive outcomes for young people.

Job description

Could this be the role you are looking for? An opportunity has arisen in the East Sussex Assessment and Planning team, part of the Education Division, for a role of a Team Leader.

You will lead a committed and hard-working team of Assessment and Planning Officers and work collaboratively with other Assessment and Planning Team Leaders and Managers to ensure efficient and effective administration of Education, Health and Care Plans and high-quality casework for children aged0-13.

You will also support the work of the tribunal team, preparing tribunal cases for SENDIST hearings and working alongside ESCC’s Legal Team and Tribunal Officers.

You will be an aspirational manager with a strong commitment to developing and embedding the SEND reforms in practice. You will have a strong commitment to partnership working and co-production with parents, carers and young people. You will have an excellent working knowledge of the Children and Families Act, the SEND Code of Practice and its implementation through the SEND reforms. You will have experience of improving team performance and a proven track record of delivering results in a challenging environment. You will be an innovative problem solver who demonstrates resilience and positivity whilst seeking solutions.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Ability to supervise a team of staff and take responsibility for the overall quality of the work of individual team members.
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines, ensuring objectives and targets are achieved.
• Collate and coordinate children and young peoples’ individual educational needs and monitor progress against desired outcomes in the EHC Plan.
• Ability to anticipate problems and achieve workable solutions to complex problems and to ensure contingencies are planned for.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences, using negotiation and influencing skills to secure the best outcomes for young people.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are working towards a workforce that reflects the communities we serve because we recognise the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lorraine Rumary, Service Manager on 01273 336740.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 16 September 2026 and will be in the form of a face‑to‑face interview, followed by a task. This will be in County Hall, Lewes.(If you are not able to make this date please reference this in your application).

You will be working at County Hall; the Head Office for the County Council, based on the edge of Lewes Town Centre, which is within walking distance to the town and train station.County Hall is also on a bus route and car parking is available on site at a reduced rate for employees.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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