SEND Improvement Lead

4 weeks ago


Chichester West Sussex, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

· Looking for someone for approximately 6 months, with possible extension after that. We need someone who has knowledge and understanding of SEND at a senior leadership level, preferably within a local authority.

· They need to have an understanding of the DfE SEND & AP Change Programme and the DfE Delivering Better Value Framework. Experience of leading SEND improvement is also going to be key.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

· Ability to translate strategic priorities into clear outcome-focussed objectives for managers and provides energy and drive to achieve them.

· Ability to build strong professional relationships, partnerships, and networks to influence and promote effective working and a culture of high expectations.

· Ability to lead a major change programme and to adapt national policy to a local context.

· Ability to use data and information from a range of sources to drive service outcomes, quality, and continuous improvement.

· Ability to use customer insight to determine and drive customer service outcomes and quality throughout service area.

· Ability to manage resources efficiently with proven financial management skills.

Essential Experience Required:

· Experience of leading on SEND in a school, college or local authority local authority, including the associated management of resources is essential.

· Experience dealing with SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014 is essential.

· Experience dealing with DfE SEND Change & Alternative Provision Change Programme and the DfE Delivering Better Value programme is essential.

Essential Qualification Required:

· QTS qualification is highly desirable.

Additional information to note:

· Working hours: 37 hours per week.

· The role is hybrid requiring candidates to be present in West Sussex 3 days per week, dependent on meetings etc.

The role closes soon. Please apply ASAP.

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