Head of SEN/D Improvement and Quality Assurance - SHEER JOBS LIMITED : Job Details

Head of SEN/D Improvement and Quality Assurance

Purpose of Post

• Deliver value for money for the people of Derby through the effective design and delivery of the service.
• To ensure that customer needs are reflected in facility programmes and service plans to secure improved outcomes for stakeholders.
• To contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives through effective leadership and management.
• To lead the service described in the post details.

About the role

The role will work across the education sector to raise standards and increase inclusion. It’s a high-profile role reporting to the Director of Learning, Inclusion and Skills working closely with the Head of Inclusion Services. This role will provide leadership and capacity in developing effective SEND and SEN support in all education settings; developing the capacity of the workforce and establishing a curriculum offer in mainstream and in additionally resourced provisions.

This essential activity will underpin the shift to meeting the needs of children earlier ensuring that EHCPs are applied to meet complex needs. Additionally, the role will lead on monitoring, challenging, and supporting all education settings on the provision and effectiveness of SEN support and SEND incorporated within an EHCP or prior to an EHCP. The role will provide assurance that the plans in place meet children’s needs, and that resources are being used effectively across education settings.

The role will lead new pilots and innovation, to address needs. The role incorporates the mentoring and coaching of existing staff across the Inclusion, Learning and Skills department and more broadly across People Services, wider council services and partner organisations.

It’s a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a new culture towards SEN and support for young people with additional needs across the Local Area and supporting the management of the High Needs Block deficit. It will work across all services - health, education and care.

Rate of Pay

£450-£550 per day

Location: Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2ZL