Statutory Assessment Team Manager

Belmont Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Haringey Council is offering an initial temporary contract for a Statutory Assessment Team Manager. The role is based at 225 High Road, London, with 2 days remote and 3 days in the office, for 3–6 months with a view to extension or permanent appointment.

You will lead the Statutory Assessment team, line manage EHCP team leaders, prepare for SEND inspections, and manage staffing budgets. The role requires strong collaboration with Special Heads and finance partners to ensure timely, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience managing a staff team in a busy, complex environment.
• Knowledge of the SEND code of practice and funding mechanisms.
• Experience in training or public consultation activities.
• Ability to develop and oversee QA processes for SEND services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Statutory Assessment team.
• Line manage EHCP team leaders and ensure statutory timelines.
• Prepare for SEND inspections and maintain compliance.
• Manage staffing budgets and oversee phase transfers.
• Collaborate with Special Heads and external partners.
• Work with Performance and Finance Manager on legal compliance.
• Drive quality assurance and maintain a child-centred service.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Public consultation

Service development

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Haringey Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Statutory Assessment Team Manager this role will be based at: 225 High Road, London, Greater London, N22 8HQ, 2 days remote and 3 days in the office

The right candidate will:

The main purpose of the Statutory Assessment team manager is to ensure that Haringey Borough Council delivers all aspects of its Send service within the statutory timelines as set out within the Children and Families Act (2014).

• To provide day to day management and oversight for all aspects of the Statutory assessment team.
• To provide line management for EHCP team leaders.
• To prepare for SEND inspection.
• To manage the staffing budget for the statutory assessment team.
• To oversee effective phase transfer annually in line with statutory requirements.
• To work closely and collaboratively with Special heads, and other educational establishments to ensure effective partnership working.
• To work closely with the Performance and Finance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all aspects of statutory requirement.
• Develop and oversee quality assurance process to continue to drive up quality for all aspects of the Statutory assessment process.
• Develop a service that ensures that children and young people are at the heart of delivery and is person centred.

We require the following:

• Experience of managing a staff team including performance, competency, and capability in busy complex environment.
• Knowledge of the code of practice as it affects performance targets and funding for children to meet their SEND needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of High Needs Funding mechanism.
• Experience of providing training or participating in public consultation events where sensitivity and knowledge of the subject area is needed.

Look forward to speaking with you soon