Citywide SEND Standards & Inclusion Leader

Hull City Council; Lowgate; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

LGPS pension

23 days annual leave + 8 public holyd

3 additional days off

Job summary

Hull City Council is seeking a SEND Standards and Inclusion Lead to drive citywide improvements in SEND standards and inclusive practice across educational settings. You will lead strategic developments, collaborate with Headteachers, SENCOs and governors, and support the implementation of national reforms to ensure timely, effective support for children with SEND.

The role focuses on reducing escalation to statutory assessments, strengthening graduated response, and ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND standards and inclusion improvements.
• Ability to work with Headteachers, Governors and SENCOs.
• Knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate citywide approaches to improving SEND standards, inclusion and ordinarily available provision.
• Develop and evaluate improvement strategies that reduce barriers to participation, attendance and achievement for children and young people with SEND.
• Provide strategic challenge, support and advice to Headteachers, Trust Leaders, Governors and SENCOs regarding SEND provision and statutory responsibilities.
• Lead SENCO networks, inclusion forums and workforce development programmes to strengthen professional practice across the education sector.
• Monitor the effectiveness of SEND Support arrangements and Graduated Response processes across educational settings.
• Produce reports, recommendations and strategic briefings for senior leaders, governance boards and partnership groups.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusion advocacy

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Hull City Council is seeking a SEND Standards and Inclusion Lead to drive citywide improvements in SEND standards and inclusive practice across educational settings. You will lead strategic developments, collaborate with Headteachers, SENCOs and governors, and support the implementation of national reforms to ensure timely, effective support for children with SEND.

The role focuses on reducing escalation to statutory assessments, strengthening graduated response, and ensuring high-quality