SEND Team Manager

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Professional development

Community impact

Hybrid working

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a SEND Team Manager to lead the Multi-Agency Alternative Education Team across county locations. You will support children and young people in accessing alternative provision and work toward returning to school, with a focus on inclusion and helping vulnerable learners thrive in their communities.

The role is a fixed-term, 12-month assignment with a hybrid working pattern and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and SEND compliance.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in SEND, education, health, or social care.
• Significant experience in managing teams and leading projects within a multi-agency context.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Proven ability to use data to drive decision-making and improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Multi-Agency Alternative Education Team to ensure effective support for children and young people.
• Collaborating with schools, families, and external agencies to create a seamless support network.
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of children in alternative provision.
• Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and best practices.
• Developing strategies to promote inclusion and improve educational outcomes.
• Providing guidance and support to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

SEND legislation knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent in SEND/education/health/social care

Job description

Job Description / Person Specification

SEND Team Manager JDPS.pdf – 243KB Opens in a new window

Salary

£44,075 - £49,282 per annum

National pay award pending

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

12

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Wide Post - Various Locations

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for children and families. We believe in the power of community and strive to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in making a difference!

This is an exciting opportunity for a SEND Team Manager to jointly lead the development of our new Multi-Agency Alternative Education Team. You will support children and young people in Nottinghamshire as they access alternative provision and work towards returning to school. We are looking for a manager who is passionate about inclusion and dedicated to helping vulnerable children attend school, belong, achieve, and thrive in their local communities. This is initially a temporary post for 12 months, with the potential to become permanent. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Key responsibilities

• Leading the Multi-Agency Alternative Education Team to ensure effective support for children and young people.
• Collaborating with schools, families, and external agencies to create a seamless support network.
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of children in alternative provision.
• Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and best practices.
• Developing strategies to promote inclusion and improve educational outcomes.
• Providing guidance and support to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• A degree or equivalent experience in SEND, education, health, or social care.
• Significant experience in managing teams and leading projects within a multi-agency context.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Proven ability to use data to drive decision-making and improve service delivery.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Outstanding leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Effective communication: Strong skills in engaging with diverse audiences.
• Collaborative spirit: A commitment to working together with various stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to think critically and find solutions to challenges.
• Empathy and understanding: A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and families.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• Flexible working: A supportive environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Generous leave: Time off to recharge and focus on your well-being.
• Community impact: The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

If you are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Claire Sampson on 07734058585 or by email [e-mail].

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.