SEND Team Manager

Brent Council; Wembley; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Eye care support

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking a Team Manager for the SEND 0-25 Team based in Brent. You will lead a multi-disciplinary cluster-based team across nursery to post-16 education and drive the transformation of case work with partners to deliver outcome focused, cost-effective solutions.

We are looking for an experienced SEND leader with strong people management skills and a solid understanding of SEND Reforms. You will work closely with colleagues, partners and families to support vulnerable children and

Qualifications

• SEND Team Manager or Senior SEND Officer or Co-ordinator
• Knowledge of SEND Reforms and related legislation
• Experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication with colleagues, partners and parents

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND Officers working in a cluster-based model
• Contribute to continuous service improvement
• Represent the Council at Mediations and Tribunals
• Ensure priority is given to the most vulnerable children and young people
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Service to implement SEND Reforms

Skills

Team leadership

People management

SEND knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: £58,461 - £61,653 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Come and join the exciting journey towards multi-professional cluster working in Brent SEND 0-25 Team

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.

Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About The Role

The Team Manager role will be key to leading and shaping the future of the SEND 0-25 Team in L B Brent. We have ambitious plans to create multi-disciplinary teams working a cluster-based model and you will be a key player.

You will lead a team working across all phases of education from nursery to post 16 and post 19 education including the transformation of case work with multiple partners to create outcome focused cost-effective solutions in all cases.

You will be part of a forward-looking management team who are ambitious and are currently creating a continuous improvement cycle learning from experience and feedback to ensure our service keeps moving forwards at pace with the SEND Reforms.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage a team of SEND Officers working in a cluster-based model
• Participate in the management team working on the continuous improvement of the service
• Represent the Council at Mediations and Tribunals
• Ensure priority is given to the most vulnerable children and young people
• You will be part of a larger multiprofessional team working in the Inclusion Service in Brent to introduce, embed and establish new ways of working in SEND including implementation of the SEND Reforms.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is already a SEND Team Manager or Senior SEND Officer or Co-ordinator
• Is secure in their knowledge of the prevailing legislation and understands the implications of the SEND Reforms.
• Has significant experience of people management both downline, upline and across disciplines.
• Has the ability to be politely assertive with colleagues, partners and parents
• Is willing to be present for their team and support them through the significant change to come
• Understands the lines of accountability the statutory SEND Team answers to and is experienced in answering to them.

Why join us?

We Know People Do Their Best Work When They Feel Valued, Supported And Able To Grow. At Brent, You Will Benefit From

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• hybrid and flexible working options for most roles
• supportive family-friendly policies
• health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities
• learning and development opportunities to support your career
• access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

Closing date

Thursday 27 August 2026 (23:59)

Assessment and interview date

Interviews are expected to take place on the 7 September 2026 from 12 noon.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.