Deputy Service Manager: Interim Provision Service

Deputy Service Manager: Interim Provision Service

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Job Description

Do you want to make a genuinely positive impact on Children and Young People with SEND in East Sussex? If you do, then you may be ideally suited to the role of Deputy Service Manager for the Interim Provision Service (IPS).

Job Description

Do you want to make a genuinely positive impact on Children and Young People with SEND in East Sussex? If you do, then you may be ideally suited to the role of Deputy Service Manager for the Interim Provision Service (IPS).

The Education Division’s Interim Provision Service (IPS) is an interim teaching service for children and young people (CYP) who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP); are not on roll of a school or college and are awaiting their next educational placement.

You would be responsible for coordinating the interim educational provision of children and young people with EHCPs (ages 5 to 25 years) who are out of school or college awaiting their next educational placement. The role includes managing a team of specialist SEND teachers, who work across East Sussex, providing creative and bespoke educational packages.

This role is initially offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months, after which it will be reviewed.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Have substantial management experience.
• Have proven knowledge and experience in the field of SEND.
• Have a calm and personable disposition.
• Have the ability to problem-solve under pressure.
• Have Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Cover Letter. We will be using your Cover Letter to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE on the week commencing 01 September 2025. If you are unavailable on the selected date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Working with East Sussex schools is a privilege and offers the chance to share your passion, knowledge and experience across a wide range of educational settings.

‘It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well.’ Heather, Specialist Contract Manager

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

If you are interested in finding out more about the role and would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact the Senior Manager: Specialist Teaching Services, Hamish Gale on (07825) 782773.

For a team that supports you.

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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