SEND EHC Team Lead — Statutory Services & Team Growth

Hertfordshire County Council; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a SEND EHC Team Lead on a 12-month maternity cover basis to lead a team delivering statutory EHC services for children and young people with EHC Plans. You will guide EHC Coordinators and Review Officers, ensuring duties are fulfilled and high-quality support reaches families and schools.

You will manage complex casework, drive service improvement, and represent the authority at SEND Tribunals when required, working with a wide range of partners to secure

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience of supervising, coaching or mentoring colleagues, with ability to motivate and develop others.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience of working across education, health and social care services.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of EHC Coordinators and Review Officers.
• Overseeing the quality and timeliness of EHC plan reviews and statutory processes.
• Managing SEND casework within a defined locality area.
• Building strong relationships with schools, families and partner agencies.
• Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching and performance management.
• Contributing to service improvement, quality assurance and policy development.
• Maintaining accurate records and performance information.
• Representing the local authority at SEND Tribunals where required.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider SEND management team to drive consistent practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Performance management

Policy development

SEND legislation

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a SEND EHC Team Lead on a 12-month maternity cover basis to lead a team delivering statutory EHC services for children and young people with EHC Plans. You will guide EHC Coordinators and Review Officers, ensuring duties are fulfilled and high-quality support reaches families and schools.

You will manage complex casework, drive service improvement, and represent the authority at SEND Tribunals when required, working with a wide range of partners to secure