Head of SEN and Inclusive Intervention Services

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Head of SEN and Inclusive Intervention Services on a 3 months contract with the possibility of further extension.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people with special needs and disabilities.

Main purpose of the role:

To be a strategic lead in the delivery of the client’s SEND Strategy and engage the service teams in its effective and efficient delivery.

Main responsibilities:

• Implementing client’s new SEND Strategy
• Leading on national initiatives as set out in the SEND & Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Pan
• Delivering service transformation with a continued focus on timely intervention and inclusive practice
• Leading client’s SEND provision: overseeing all operational management, financial control, and statutory duties for the service area.
• Overseeing commissioning for SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) and reviewing the sufficiency of places
• Working with partners across the system to ensuring that co-production is at the heart of service delivery
• Building on a solid foundation to identify how services can be further improved via training, more consistency, and even better strategic relationships.

Requirements:

• Experience as a senior manager within an education focused service
• Experience of taking a leading role for a strategic area of work in a local authority
• Well-developed negotiation skills and ability to exercise judgement in situations which can be highly emotive.
• Working knowledge of relevant acts related to Special Education Needs and the Code of Practice.

If you are interested and want to find out more about this new ecxiting role, please apply or contact us!