Head of SEND
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£84,273 - £88,369 (+3 SPA points)Closes: 1 Nov
Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Newcastle City Council
Lead the next chapter of SEND in one of the UK's most ambitious and inclusive cities.
At Newcastle, we are proud of our children, young people and families, and we are ambitious for their future. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and belong in their local community. Our vision is simple we will Get It Right Together.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a pivotal role within our Education and Skills leadership team.
This is an exciting time to join Newcastle. We have a mature SEND system with strong foundations, collaborative partnerships and an unwavering commitment to inclusion. Across the city, schools, settings, health partners, families and services are working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Our schools recognise that inclusion is everyone's responsibility and share a collective commitment to providing the very best educational opportunities for all children and young people.
Building on these strengths, we are now embarking on the delivery of our approved Local Area SEND Transformation Plan, a significant programme of change that will reshape and strengthen the way we support children, young people and families. This creates a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to help drive system-wide improvement, increase inclusion, develop local provision, improve experiences for families and secure sustainable outcomes for the future.
As Head of SEND, you will provide strategic leadership across Newcastle's SEND services and partnerships. You will work closely with schools, trusts, health colleagues, social care partners, parent carers and young people to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
You will lead a diverse portfolio of services and play a key role in:
We are looking for a leader who:
If you are a strategic, collaborative leader ready to shape the future of SEND in Newcastle, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help ensure that every child and young person in Newcastle has the opportunity to learn, belong, achieve and thrive.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your North East Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
Newcastle City Council
Lead the next chapter of SEND in one of the UK's most ambitious and inclusive cities.
At Newcastle, we are proud of our children, young people and families, and we are ambitious for their future. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and belong in their local community. Our vision is simple we will Get It Right Together.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a pivotal role within our Education and Skills leadership team.
This is an exciting time to join Newcastle. We have a mature SEND system with strong foundations, collaborative partnerships and an unwavering commitment to inclusion. Across the city, schools, settings, health partners, families and services are working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Our schools recognise that inclusion is everyone's responsibility and share a collective commitment to providing the very best educational opportunities for all children and young people.
Building on these strengths, we are now embarking on the delivery of our approved Local Area SEND Transformation Plan, a significant programme of change that will reshape and strengthen the way we support children, young people and families. This creates a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to help drive system-wide improvement, increase inclusion, develop local provision, improve experiences for families and secure sustainable outcomes for the future.
As Head of SEND, you will provide strategic leadership across Newcastle's SEND services and partnerships. You will work closely with schools, trusts, health colleagues, social care partners, parent carers and young people to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
You will lead a diverse portfolio of services and play a key role in:
- Championing the voices and aspirations of children and young people with SEND.
- Continuing to develop a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across the local area.
- Delivering the Local Area SEND Transformation Plan.
- Driving inclusive practice across schools and settings.
- Strengthening relationships with families and partners.
- Supporting effective management of the High Needs budget.
- Ensuring high-quality statutory services and provision.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has significant strategic leadership experience within SEND, education, local government or a related sector.
- Brings a strong understanding of the SEND legislative and policy framework.
- Has a track record of leading complex change and improvement programmes.
- Is passionate about inclusion and improving life chances.
- Can inspire confidence, build relationships and influence across organisational boundaries.
- Understands the importance of partnership working and co-production with families, children and young people.
- Has the resilience, credibility and vision required to lead in a demanding but rewarding environment.
If you are a strategic, collaborative leader ready to shape the future of SEND in Newcastle, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help ensure that every child and young person in Newcastle has the opportunity to learn, belong, achieve and thrive.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your North East Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.