SEND Service Manager - Specialist Services Hybrid Working Full Time - 37 hours per week Permanent
Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to shape services that make a lasting difference to children, young people and families?
Nottingham City Council is transforming Children and Education Services to deliver stronger outcomes, improved partnership working and more responsive services. As our SEND Service Manager (Specialist Services), you will play a key role in leading this transformation and shaping the future of SEND provision across the city.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership for specialist SEND services supporting children and young people aged 0-25. You will lead service development, drive continuous improvement, and ensure children, young people and their families receive high-quality, inclusive and effective support that helps them achieve their full potential.
Working across education, health, social care and wider partner organisations, you will build and maintain strong relationships that improve outcomes and ensure services are coordinated around the needs of children and families. You will lead a culture of high performance and accountability, using quality assurance, performance data and stakeholder feedback to inform service improvement and drive excellence.
As part of our wider SEND leadership team, you will have a significant role in developing innovative approaches, implementing change, responding to local and national priorities and ensuring services deliver the best possible outcomes for Nottingham's children and young people. You will be responsible for leading and supporting managers and staff, managing resources effectively and ensuring services are delivered in line with statutory requirements, best practice and council priorities.
About You
We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader with significant experience of working within SEND services and leading teams in a complex environment.
You will bring:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification recognised in England.
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Significant leadership and management experience within SEND services.
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A strong understanding of the SEND legislative framework, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations and the SEND Code of Practice (0-25).
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Experience of leading service improvement, quality assurance and performance management activity.
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A proven track record of leading teams through change and transformation.
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Excellent partnership working, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience of delivering high-quality services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
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Evidence of continuing professional development and leadership learning.
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to inclusion, innovation and putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and want to play a key role in shaping the future of specialist services in Nottingham, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help create a city where every child and young person can thrive.
SEND Service Manager - Specialist Services in Nottingham employer: Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. As a Care Worker Level 2 at Spring Meadow, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative environment, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of citizens while promoting independence and dignity in care.
