Head of SEN/D Improvement and Quality Assurance

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Job details
Job title
Head of SEN/D Improvement and Quality Assurance
Job reference
000010110
Date posted
16/04/#####
Application closing date
28/04#####4
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Salary
Soulbury Point 23 £69,586 – Point 26 £73,173 a year
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Job category/type
Education / Learning
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Job description
Directorate: People ServicesHours: 37 hours a weekContract Type: Fixed term for 18 monthsLocation: Learning, Inclusion and Skills. Various locations in DerbyAbout the roleThe 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.About the individualAn eloquent ambassador for our vibrant city, you will bring a proven track record of managing and sustaining the quality of delivery for children and young people with additional needs, with experience of a leadership role in SEN within a local authority and also within an education setting.You will be a qualified SENCO and teacher.You will have expertise in building effective partnerships with headteachers, governors, early years providers and SENCOs. You will have experience of working across different professional groups to improve the understanding of SEN and the quality and provision to meet children’s needs. But it will be your ability to channel the efforts to achieve one shared purpose that will make you stand out from the crowd.An enhanced DBS check will be required.About Derby City CouncilSituated at the heart of the country, we are a dynamic unitary authority with exciting plans for transformation. We serve a diverse community – and we’re looking for people who can be ambitious for Derby to make sure we place the needs of this community at the heart of every service. This is your chance to make a lasting difference within education.If you would like a conversation about this post, please advise Sue Leyland (#####)Next StepsThe closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 28 Apri#####24. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.Interviews will be held: Week commencing 6 M#####024. Interviews will be held in person.To apply, please forward your CV and Supporting Statement to Sue Leyland (#####)Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at #####. Please see Job Description here Please see Person Specification here
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