Are you an experienced SEND Operational Lead looking for a new role? If so, check this out!
Hamptons are working with West Sussex County Council, in the search of their next interim.
The Role: Operational Lead (SEN Assessment Team)
The purpose of the role is to provide operational and professional leadership to the SENAT which comprises of six teams, requiring integration and co-ordination as a substantial county wide service which covers the 0-25 age range.
The role will contribute to the successful delivery of all statutory requirements as well as ensuring the service is in line with the national picture in terms of adherence to deadlines, comparative growth and the picture of the placement of learners.
– As Operational Lead you will support the Team Managers in complex case related decision-making and engage in strategic matters which support the core delivery of SENAT’s statutory responsibilities.
– You will deputise for the Principal Service Lead and support the wider development of the service.
– You will have specific areas of responsibility, agreed between the Principal Service Lead and yourself. These areas will link the core operational tasks with broader strategic challenges.
– The Operational Lead will manage a team of SENAT staff that deliver to a service-wide role including Specialist Advisory Teachers, Special Needs Officers and the Tribunal Officer and have oversite of Education, Other than at School (EOTAS) and Alternative Provision (AP).
About You:
– Extensive experience of a management role within the field of SEN and Disability
– Be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence
– You will need emotional resilience and be skilled in ‘stepping back’ from the emotion of a situation to ensure the overall service operates within a framework of openness, transparency and fairness.
– Be able to analyse and make judgements based on principles.
What's On Offer: £450 per day and hybrid working
Recruitment Timeline: Applications close at 4.30pm 27th August
To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV. Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Beckie on rebecca@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 356542.
Hamptons is passionate about equality, and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process