Service Care Solutions are looking for a Head of Service (SEND & Inclusion) to work within West Sussex County Council on a 6-month contract.
Location: Chichester (Hybrid)
Job role/responsibilities:
You will need to ensure the most effective deployment of the limited resources to help build capacity and capability to better identify, assess and meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.
This role requires a strategic leader and collaborator to engage senior colleagues and partners in education.
You'll build credibility with school leaders, make tough decisions, and communicate a compelling vision to drive change.
With experience in recruiting and leading high-performing teams, you'll co-design and deliver complex multiagency change programs.
Strong knowledge of special educational needs, school inspection, improvement, and governance are essential.
Passionate about championing children's rights, you'll ensure access to quality education and local services.
Comfortable managing large budgets, you'll secure financial contributions to support statutory obligations.Knowledge/Experience required:
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to influence, negotiate and establish credibility with Members, headteachers, governors and other leaders in educational settings.
High level analytical skills to be able to use data effectively to bring about improvement in outcomes for children and young people.
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