Job Title: Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead (Interim - 6 Month Contract) Location: Northwest Contract Type: Interim (6 months) Salary: £500-£600 per day We are seeking an ambitious, dynamic, and experienced Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead to join a high-performing local authority in the Northwest on an interim basis. This is a critical senior leadership role within the service, reporting to the Executive Director of Education. You ll provide strategic leadership for all aspects of SEND and Inclusion, ensuring high-quality statutory assessment services, Educational Psychology, and specialist support for children and young people aged 0 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Key Responsibilities: Lead on the local authority s SEND and Inclusion strategy and statutory responsibilities. Oversee the implementation of the Delivering Better Value (DBV) programme to drive improvements and financial sustainability. Champion co-production with children, young people, and their families to shape inclusive services. Represent the authority in readiness for any SEND inspections and ensure alignment with current inspection frameworks. Manage high-risk, high value SEND services and lead multi-disciplinary teams including Educational Psychologists and SEND Heads of Service. Foster a strong partnership culture with schools, settings, health partners, and parent carer forums. Experience: Proven senior leadership experience in local authority SEND services. Deep understanding of statutory frameworks, high needs funding, and performance-led service improvement. A confident communicator and relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and political acumen. Capable of leading inspection processes and influencing multi-agency strategic direction. Resilient, proactive, and outcome focused. Desirable: Degree qualification and management/leadership training (e.g. NPQICL or equivalent). Experience leading or supporting local authorities through Ofsted/CQC SEND inspections.
Jul 23, 2025
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Job Title: Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead (Interim - 6 Month Contract) Location: Northwest Contract Type: Interim (6 months) Salary: £500-£600 per day We are seeking an ambitious, dynamic, and experienced Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead to join a high-performing local authority in the Northwest on an interim basis. This is a critical senior leadership role within the service, reporting to the Executive Director of Education. You ll provide strategic leadership for all aspects of SEND and Inclusion, ensuring high-quality statutory assessment services, Educational Psychology, and specialist support for children and young people aged 0 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Key Responsibilities: Lead on the local authority s SEND and Inclusion strategy and statutory responsibilities. Oversee the implementation of the Delivering Better Value (DBV) programme to drive improvements and financial sustainability. Champion co-production with children, young people, and their families to shape inclusive services. Represent the authority in readiness for any SEND inspections and ensure alignment with current inspection frameworks. Manage high-risk, high value SEND services and lead multi-disciplinary teams including Educational Psychologists and SEND Heads of Service. Foster a strong partnership culture with schools, settings, health partners, and parent carer forums. Experience: Proven senior leadership experience in local authority SEND services. Deep understanding of statutory frameworks, high needs funding, and performance-led service improvement. A confident communicator and relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and political acumen. Capable of leading inspection processes and influencing multi-agency strategic direction. Resilient, proactive, and outcome focused. Desirable: Degree qualification and management/leadership training (e.g. NPQICL or equivalent). Experience leading or supporting local authorities through Ofsted/CQC SEND inspections.
Locum Educational Psychologist 6 month initial contract 1 Day per week minimum 550 per day Hybrid or remote Outside IR35 Start ASAP I am currently working with a Midlands-based LA who are seeking an experienced Locum Educational Psychologist, who can support their statutory assessment service on a part-time or full-time basis. This post would be suitable for those that could offer a minimum of 2 statutory assessments per month and work alongside the EP service to ensure consistency. Requirements: Doctorate in Educational Psychology Registration with HCPC Availability to complete at least 2 assessments per month Experience working as an EP within a Local Authority setting Your duties as Locum Educational Psychologist: Conduct face-to-face or remote statutory assessments of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities To manage demand of plans and time allocation If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for this role, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call Sarah Williams on (phone number removed) Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
Mar 09, 2025
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Locum Educational Psychologist 6 month initial contract 1 Day per week minimum 550 per day Hybrid or remote Outside IR35 Start ASAP I am currently working with a Midlands-based LA who are seeking an experienced Locum Educational Psychologist, who can support their statutory assessment service on a part-time or full-time basis. This post would be suitable for those that could offer a minimum of 2 statutory assessments per month and work alongside the EP service to ensure consistency. Requirements: Doctorate in Educational Psychology Registration with HCPC Availability to complete at least 2 assessments per month Experience working as an EP within a Local Authority setting Your duties as Locum Educational Psychologist: Conduct face-to-face or remote statutory assessments of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities To manage demand of plans and time allocation If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for this role, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call Sarah Williams on (phone number removed) Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
