Head of SEND Transformation & Inclusion

Tameside Council; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking a Head of SEND to provide strategic leadership across the SEND system, drive inclusion and transformation, and work with education, health and care partners to deliver sustainable improvement.

This pivotal role leads statutory services, shapes local provision and implements national SEND reforms, guiding the service through its ongoing improvement journey towards high aspiration for children and families.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leader with energy, vision and resilience to lead SEND services.
• Credibility to work effectively with families, schools, elected members, health partners and regulators.
• Inclusive and collaborative leader who builds relationships across the partnership.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high aspirations for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the SEND system, leading statutory services, driving inclusion and transformation, and working with education, health and care partners to deliver sustainable improvement.
• Lead on implementing national SEND reforms, shaping local provision and embedding a culture of high aspiration and continuous improvement.
• Lead the next phase of improvement to build a high-performing, inclusive SEND system that makes a real difference to children, young people and families.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaborative working

Stakeholder engagement

Transformational change

People management

Job description

Tameside Council is seeking a Head of SEND to provide strategic leadership across the SEND system, drive inclusion and transformation, and work with education, health and care partners to deliver sustainable improvement.

This pivotal role leads statutory services, shapes local provision and implements national SEND reforms, guiding the service through its ongoing improvement journey towards high aspiration for children and families.