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Brent CouncilPosted 3 weeks ago

SEND Team Manager

$58,461–$61,653 year

On-siteBrent, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeLargePublic Services

Job Summary

Lead a team of SEND Officers working in a cluster-based model across all education phases from nursery to post 19. Participate in the management team to drive continuous improvement of the service through a learning cycle based on experience and feedback. Represent the Council at Mediations and Tribunals while ensuring priority is given to the most vulnerable children and young people. Implement new ways of working within the Inclusion Service to embed the SEND Reforms and create outcome-focused, cost-effective solutions with multiple partners.

Required Qualifications

  • Is already a SEND Team Manager or Senior SEND Officer or Co-ordinator
  • Is secure in their knowledge of the prevailing legislation and understands the implications of the SEND Reforms
  • Has significant experience of people management both downline, upline and across disciplines
  • Has the ability to be politely assertive with colleagues, partners and parents
  • Is willing to be present for their team and support them through the significant change to come
  • Understands the lines of accountability the statutory SEND Team answers to and is experienced in answering to them
  • Candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment

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