Salary range: Grade 16 £60,573-£62,766 plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Job Purpose

To lead, supervise and manage the end-to-end Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) process. Including all case management, ensuring that all Tribunal casework is conducted in a timely and efficient manner and in line with Tribunal set deadlines.

To draft legal submissions to the Tribunal, arranging for any necessary expert assessment to take place.

To act as the single point of contact for parents and their legal representatives.

To lead and undertake Telephone Case Management Hearings to ensure the London Borough of Croydon provides a high-quality service in relation to the appeals process. This would be in accordance with Audit Commission and Best Value Indicators.

To lead a Tribunal Team that is solution focused, client orientated, and that works to develop and maintain a service delivery model with the aim of reducing parental recourse to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).

About You

Training in SEN Legislation and willingness to attend further training in special educational needs legislation (Children & Families Act/Care Act; SEND Reforms)

Understanding of relevant legislation - Children and Families Act 2014 / SEND Code of Practice 2015, Care Act 2014 and implications for role

Knowledge and understanding of government policy and initiatives - and their implication for the role.

Substantial legal experience or an equivalent legal qualification/relevant qualification or substantial experience in SEN.

Proven track record of managing a range of responsibilities and co-ordinating service delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Effective use of ICT

Proven track record of effective budgetary awareness, financial planning and systems use and systems development.

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