Locality Lead

Southampton City Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexi Leave

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Online benefits

Great local transport links

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Southampton City Council in Southampton is seeking a Part Time Locality Lead (0.6 FTE) to join the SEND Service. You will support the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model, coordinating locality activities and guiding professionals across multi-agency teams.

The role requires proven SEND leadership, knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, and strong communication and organisational skills. Hybrid working, flexi leave and a generous pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND initiatives across multiple settings.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and inclusion strategies.
• Ability to work independently and with multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Chair Locality Cluster Meetings and support city-wide planning.
• Conduct quality assurance visits to settings and funded projects.
• Deliver training on the Cluster Model to professionals.
• Share best practice in SEND and inclusion across schools.
• Advise on referrals and develop inclusive provisions.

Skills

SEND leadership

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

National Award for SEN Coordinat ion or equivalent in SEND leadership

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Part Time (0.6) Locality Lead to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the SEND Service.

About the team

Our SEND Service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We work collaboratively with schools, professionals, and families to deliver inclusive and impactful support.

About the role

This exciting opportunity is for a Locality Lead based in the SEND Service on a part time basis (0.6). As a Locality Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model, which has been introduced to improve support and outcomes for all pupils with SEND.

The SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model allows education settings to access High Needs funding in an efficient way and can be utilised in a flexible manner, supporting individual pupils, groups of students and wider project work.

The Cluster model also lends itself to greater co-operation between professionals and more frequent opportunities for peer mentoring and solution focused discussion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Chairing and supporting Locality Cluster Meetings and contributing to city-wide strategic planning.
• Conducting quality assurance visits to settings and supporting funded projects.
• Delivering training and guidance on the Cluster Model to professionals.
• Sharing best practice in SEND and inclusion across schools.
• Advising on referrals and supporting the development of inclusive provision.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individuals to lead and manage the developing SEND and Inclusive practice across the city. We are looking for individuals with:

• A qualification such as the National Award for SEN Coordination or equivalent in SEND leadership.
• Proven leadership experience in SEND across multiple settings.
• In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across multi-agency teams.

What we can offer you

Here at Southampton City Council, we have a range of different perks and benefits, including:

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working, with up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits, and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health, wellbeing, and support services.

For further information on our benefits package, please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the Locality Lead (Secondment) please contact please contact Daniel Beck (Head of Strategic SEND) at [e-mail].

Interview Information:

Please note that interviews are scheduled for Friday 25th September 2026.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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