Senior SEND Officer: Shape Inclusive Education & Reform

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Health & wellbeing focus

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Rutland County Council invites applications for a Senior SEND Officer to lead the SEND Reform Programme within the SEND and Inclusion team in Rutland. You will drive improvements, coordinate mediation and tribunal activity, and work with families, schools and partners to deliver inclusive services.

The role requires deep SEND knowledge, experience with mediation/tribunal processes, leadership and coaching, and a commitment to co-production and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in SEND services, including casework and knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Experience supporting mediation and tribunal activity to drive learning and improve practice.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate with families, schools and partners.
• Innovative mindset with confidence to challenge and drive service transformation.
• Experience coaching colleagues to build confidence and consistency across teams.
• Commitment to co-production and inclusion, ensuring children, young people and families shape services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead improvements under Rutland's SEND Reform Programme.
• Coordinate mediation, tribunal and complaint activity and drive service improvements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to colleagues to raise capability and consistency.
• Collaborate with education, health and care partners to embed inclusive practices.

Skills

SEND legislation

SEND Code of Practice

statutory processes

mediation experience

relationship building

coaching colleagues

co-production & inclusion

Job description

Rutland County Council invites applications for a Senior SEND Officer to lead the SEND Reform Programme within the SEND and Inclusion team in Rutland. You will drive improvements, coordinate mediation and tribunal activity, and work with families, schools and partners to deliver inclusive services.

The role requires deep SEND knowledge, experience with mediation/tribunal processes, leadership and coaching, and a commitment to co-production and inclusion.