Senior SEND Reform & Inclusion Lead

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing focus

Job summary

Rutland County Council seeks a Senior SEND Officer to lead improvements across the SEND Reform Programme, driving inclusion and better outcomes for children and families. You will work with education, health and care partners to embed best practice, support mediation and tribunals, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the SEND service.

The role requires strong SEND expertise, leadership and a collaborative approach to transform services while ensuring a high-quality,

Qualifications

• Significant experience within SEND services and knowledge of SEND legislation and codes of practice.
• Experience supporting mediation and tribunal activity to drive learning and improvements.
• Excellent relationship-building with families, schools, colleagues and partners.
• A proactive, innovative approach to service transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience coaching colleagues and promoting confidence, consistency and best practice.
• Commitment to co-production and inclusion across services.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement activity across SEND reforms and ensure practice strengthens inclusion.
• Coordinate local authority responses to mediation, tribunal and complaint activity.
• Implement quality assurance processes and embed learning into service improvements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and professional support to colleagues.
• Collaborate with education, health and care partners to shape strategy.

Skills

SEND expertise

Mediation/tribunal experience

Relationship-building

Co-production and inclusion

Coaching and leadership

Service transformation

Job description

Rutland County Council seeks a Senior SEND Officer to lead improvements across the SEND Reform Programme, driving inclusion and better outcomes for children and families. You will work with education, health and care partners to embed best practice, support mediation and tribunals, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the SEND service.

The role requires strong SEND expertise, leadership and a collaborative approach to transform services while ensuring a high-quality,