Strategic Lead, SEND & Alternative Provision

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council invites applications for a Service Lead - SEND and Alternative Provision (AP). You will oversee statutory SEND services, SEND support services, sufficiency planning and AP, guiding transformation and assuring high-quality provision for children and young people aged 0-25.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will manage budgets, foster strong partnerships across education, health and social care, and drive inclusion and compliance with SEND legislation and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Education, Health or Social Care.
• Proven track record of leading change and service improvement.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships across education, health, social care and wider stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory duties and inclusion.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory SEND services, SEND support services and sufficiency planning.
• Oversee Alternative Provision (AP) and ensure high-quality services.
• Drive service transformation while managing resources and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and strengthen partnership working.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Change management

Partnership development

SEND legislation knowledge

Outcome focus for SEND

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council invites applications for a Service Lead - SEND and Alternative Provision (AP). You will oversee statutory SEND services, SEND support services, sufficiency planning and AP, guiding transformation and assuring high-quality provision for children and young people aged 0-25.

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will manage budgets, foster strong partnerships across education, health and social care, and drive inclusion and compliance with SEND legislation and