SEND Strategic Early Intervention Manager OCC616522

Job details

Salary range: £64,419 - £67,663 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford with close proximity to the M40. Hybrid Working arrangements to be discussed. 

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working 

Contract type: Permanent 

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records check  

Closing date: Friday 31st May 2024

Interview date: w/c Monday 10th June 2024

About us

Do you want to make a difference?  A REAL difference?  

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.  We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, we’ve set out to improve and transform our services.
We are currently in the process of reevaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with the objective of advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people. 

We are on a journey of transformation in SEND across the Local Area. We are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the children, young people, and families we work with.  
 

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team in the capacity of SEND Strategic Early Intervention Manager, situated within our Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department. This position reports directly to the Head of SEND and is crucial in fostering improvements within this critical area of Education, and is instrumental in elevating service quality, advancing the outcomes of children, young people, and their families.

As SEND Strategic Early Intervention Manager, you will:

•    Lead and empower a team of 10 people in the SEND Strategic Early Intervention and Oxfordshire Schools Improvement (OXSIT) front line delivery teams.
•    Influence the strategic and operational development of the SEND service, to enhance the experience of children, young people, and their families.
•    Forge effective and collaborative working relationships across a range of partnerships, through a creative and innovative approach, to deliver key programmes of work.
•    Develop and drive system improvement across the SEND service and work collaboratively with the Head of SEND, focusing on the outcomes of culture change and positive stakeholder feedback.
•    Ensure high quality delivery of front-line services to children, families, schools, colleges and early years settings, through the leadership of managers in the SEND service.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are…

•    Always learning, with a degree (or equivalent) across education and leadership, and a thorough understanding of SEND legislation.
•    Willing to take responsibility you exhibit self-leadership and inspire your team by setting an example through your actions. Your passion lies in amplifying people’s strengths, leading to optimal outcomes for both our staff and the people we work with. 
•    Kind and caring, you’ll be a natural leader with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, strengths, and diverse backgrounds.
•    Advocating for equality and integrity you’ll bring the knowledge to champion good practice and the needs of learners, with a proven ability to develop trusted, positive relationships.
•    Driven to do it differently as a confident SEND expert you are someone who knows the agenda, the administration, legislation and the SEND Code of Practice to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.
 

Rewards and benefits

•    Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
•    Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
•    A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
•    Flexible working.
•    Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
•    Range of family friendly policies.
•    Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
•    Excellent learning and development opportunities.
•    Explore more here
 

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Deborah Smit on deborah.smit@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

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