At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of new SEN schools and manage pre-opening activities.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on enhancing educational facilities for SEND.
- Benefits: Generous salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and team appreciation days.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with career growth and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in education commissioning and project delivery is essential.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 72000 £ per year.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to take charge of developing new SEN educational facilities/schools, managing all pre-opening activities to ensure the infrastructure is fully ready for occupation
Our client already has buildings therefore you'd play a key role guiding each project from early planning through to operational mobilisation.
Bridging the gap between educational strategy, infrastructure and pupil placement for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Our client is based in Bromley, Kent; however the role will involve some travel in South East England.
The role is ideal for a professional with previous experience in commissioning and project delivery within education, SEND or children's services
- As the Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead your key responsibilities include:
- Lead day to day project management across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation
- Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans
- Work closely with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams
- Support the development of operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems
- Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations
- Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments
- Support pre‑opening activities
- Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to the required quality standards
- The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Experience delivering complex and detailed projects in education, SEN, social care or a related field
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation, commissioning, and regulatory processes
- Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Confidence working with multi agency partners and senior stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions focused approach
- A commitment to inclusive, child centred practice
**To be considered for this position you must have previous experience in commissioning and project delivery within education, SEND or children's services**
The successful School Commissioning/Delivery Lead will receive an amazing salary of £65,000 - £72,000 per annum DOE.
This exciting role is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced DBS for children and adult workforce certificate paid for*
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
- Annual Salary Review
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for each person you refer*
- Blue Light Card
- Team Appreciation Days
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SEND Delivery Lead in Bromley employer: Jupiter Recruitment
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