Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Manager (Heathfield Community College)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Heathfield is seeking a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Manager. This part-time, term-time role involves providing administrative support to the SEND Coordinator, ensuring effective departmental operations, and engaging with students and families. The successful candidate will need a DBS Enhanced clearance. Apply by 12pm on Friday 7th November.

Qualifications

• Current or ability to obtain DBS Enhanced clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SEND Coordinator in administration support.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the department.
• Interact with students and families.

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 34 hours per week
Working pattern: Part‑time, Term‑time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.
As the position is part‑time, term‑time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Closing date: Friday 7th November, 12pm

Contact

Heathfield Community College, Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.heathfieldcc.co.uk/

Position Summary

Heathfield Community College are looking for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Manager. This is an administration support role assisting the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) for the College.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join an established team of educational staff and will work to ensure there is administration and resourcing in place to support the effective and efficient running of the department. They will work alongside the Head of Department and Lead Team to oversee the successful day‑to‑day running of the department rooms, organise staffing and timetables. The role is primarily administration‑based but candidates should have an interest in Special Educational Needs and a willingness to interact with students. There will also be opportunities for direct contact with families and other professional agencies in supporting the wider work of the department.

Qualifications / Requirements

Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS Enhanced clearance for this authority.

Other Details

In addition to the part‑time, term‑time only working pattern, there is also some holiday working. The exact working pattern is to be discussed at interview.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Please contact Elaine Burgess, SENDCO for further details and an informal discussion about the vacancy at [e-mail] or 01435 866066.
Please complete and return your completed application form to [e-mail] by 12pm on Friday 7th November at the latest.

About Us

The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. For further information on the DBS check, visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.