Head of SEND Assessment & Review — Strategic, Flexible Leadership

AWD online; Matlock; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Flexi-time with extra leave

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work

Occupational health support

Counselling services

Free parking

Diversity and inclusion networks

Leadership development

Descrizione del lavoro

AWD online in Matlock seeks a Head of SEND Assessment and Review to shape statutory SEND services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. You will lead EHC needs assessments, EHCPs, annual reviews, mediation and tribunal activity, and drive service improvement across education, health and social care.

This senior role requires strategic planning, partnership work with schools and families, and the ability to travel throughout the county.

Competenze

• Substantial leadership and management experience in a local authority.
• Experience with multi-agency partnership working and collaborative strategies.
• Experience recruiting, managing and developing staff and improving performance.
• Experience of statutory EHC assessment, planning and review, incl. tribunals.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, policy, Local Area SEND inspection and safeguarding.

Mansioni

• Lead statutory SEND assessment, planning, review, mediation and appeals.
• Shape service strategy, planning, performance and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement and readiness for inspections.
• Monitor outcomes and inform service provision planning.
• Build partnerships with children, families, schools, health and social care.
• Oversee multi-agency decision-making and dispute resolution.
• Lead workforce development and high-needs funding considerations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Multi-agency partnership

Staff development

Strategic change

SEND legislation knowledge

Strategic planning

Travel flexibility

Formazione

Degree-level education

Descrizione del lavoro

AWD online in Matlock seeks a Head of SEND Assessment and Review to shape statutory SEND services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. You will lead EHC needs assessments, EHCPs, annual reviews, mediation and tribunal activity, and drive service improvement across education, health and social care.

This senior role requires strategic planning, partnership work with schools and families, and the ability to travel throughout the county.