Senior Commissioner School Places

Programme Lead – Specialist Provision School Place Planning 6 months interim contract South West, Local Authority – Hybrid working Inside IR35 – £450 per day Start Date: June Due to upcoming national policy reforms and local priorities, an Education Directorate in the South West is seeking an experienced Programme Lead – Specialist Provision to engage with schools, families, and stakeholders to drive improvements in SEND and Alternative Provision services. Your Duties as Programme Lead – Specialist Provision: * Develop and implement a comprehensive programme plan to support service improvements * Lead on a Universal Banding System Review to ensure fair and effective allocation of resources for children with SEND. * Review current commissioning briefs as well as a forward plan focusing on increased sufficiency and changes in the county * Update commissioning briefs to align with population needs and future projections prioritising Maintained Special School Place Planning * Collaborate with Head of SEN, Specialist Commissioners School and wider stakeholders Experience Needed as Programme Lead – Specialist Provision: * Strong experience in senior programme management within education and SEND services * Proven track record in developing and leading service improvement strategies * Experience in financial management, partnership engagement, and policy development in relation to Education…