Head of Inclusive Education & Access

Darlington

North East

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Flexi-time

Flexible working

Wellbeing offer

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is recruiting an Inclusion and Access to Education Manager to lead the SEND & Inclusion Service, driving inclusion and educational achievement for all learners. You will oversee attendance, elective home education, and children missing education while building strong partnerships with schools and health and social care partners.

You will use data to identify trends, drive service improvement, and lead a team dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners,

Qualifications

Has substantial experience within education, SEND, inclusion, safeguarding or children's services.
Understands challenges faced by vulnerable children and young people.
Experience in leading teams and managing complex educational casework.

Responsibilities

Lead the Inclusion and Access to Education Service and drive continuous improvement.
Champion inclusive practice across schools, academies and education settings.
Oversee statutory duties relating to attendance, elective home education and children missing education.
Lead Fair Access arrangements and support schools to reduce exclusions.
Ensure effective use of alternative provision and reintegration pathways.
Develop strong partnerships with schools, health services, social care and wider partners.
Use data, intelligence and performance measures to identify trends and improve outcomes.
Lead, motivate and develop a highly skilled team committed to improving children's lives.
Contribute to the strategic development of SEND, inclusion and vulnerable learner services across the borough.