Head of SEN

Head of SEN

3-6 month initial interim contract

Inside IR35 – £550-£600 per day

Hybrid working

South East, Local Authority

ASAP Start

Are you an experienced Head of SEND? Do you have a track record of leading a large SEN service within a Local Authority? Due to internal movement this Local Authority are looking for a Head of SEN to lead the service until new permanent member is appointed.

Your duties as Head of SEN:

• Ensure that the Council meets its statutory duties and obligations including improving the performance within SEND and the allocation of EHCPs
• Report into the Director of Education
• Line manage ~4 managers, and the wider service
• Linking in with the Delivering Better Value (DBV) team

Experience needed as Head of SEN:

• Have a track record of delivering service improvements and reducing service costs
• Must hold exemplary knowledge of SEND legislation and provision
• Experienced in leading a SEND service within Local Authority

If you, or someone you know, would like to apply for any of these roles, please email your updated CV – m.barry@baltimoreconsultingltd.com or please call us on 0117 313 7110.

We have multiple vacancies within SEND across our Education Team and across several Local Authorities nationwide, so even if you think this role isn’t quite right for you, we may well have other roles that are more suitable, so please do get in touch.

Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it’s worthwhile getting in contact.

PLEASE NOTE – Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, should you not receive a response within 48hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.