SEND Statutory Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Statutory Manager for an interim full-time role in Newport, Isle of Wight. The position involves leading a SEND Statutory Team, ensuring statutory duties are met, and delivering high-quality support to families and schools. Candidates should have a strong leadership background and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice. The role offers £200 - 250 per day, with remote working options available.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation payments

Holiday pay at 12.07%

Qualifications

• Experienced SEND professional, such as a Senior Officer, Senior EHCP Writer, or SEND Manager.
• Ability to lead a team striving for excellence.
• Commitment to improving life chances for children and young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and ongoing improvement of SEND services.
• Work with stakeholders to enhance opportunities and provision.
• Develop and monitor service plans and KPIs.
• Represent the service in key meetings and strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to Area SEND preparation and continuous service development.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Understanding of Children and Families Act 2014

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Job description

SEND Statutory Manager

Interim, Full-Time | 37 hours per week

Base: Newport, Isle of Wight (with agile/remote working options)

Start date: ASAP

£200 - 250 per day plus travel & accommodation payments

A rare opportunity has arisen to lead a SEND Statutory Team on the Isle of Wight. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people while living and working in a beautiful part of the country. Travel across the Island will be required, and travel and accommodation will be provided where necessary.

You will be responsible for ensuring the team meets all statutory duties in line with legislation, while also delivering high-quality support to families, schools and partners. The role involves close collaboration with senior colleagues to drive forward the local Education Strategy and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the transformation and ongoing improvement of SEND services.
• Working with stakeholders to enhance opportunities and provision across the Island.
• Developing and monitoring service plans and KPIs.
• Representing the service in key meetings and strategic partnerships.
• Contributing to Area SEND preparation and continuous service development.

About you:

You will be an experienced SEND professional, such as a Senior Officer, Senior EHCP Writer or SEND Manager, with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. You will bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to improving life chances for children and young people, particularly those with additional needs.

If you share a passion for creativity, innovation and inclusive practice, and can confidently lead a team striving for excellence, we would welcome your application.

The role starts immediately so early applications are encouraged.

Our pay rates include holiday pay at 12.07%.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.