4-month contract with a local authority
Summary
* This 4-month contract with a local authority aims to lead the strategic development and transformation of the Council’s Alternative Provision (AP) services, in alignment with the SEND & AP Change Programme. The role is pivotal in creating a sustainable, inclusive education system through effective planning, commissioning, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
* Review the current state of the council’s alternative provision and wider SEND services using the 3-tier model framework.
* Develop a strategic plan to implement a sustainable 3-tier AP service.
* Contribute to the creation of the Local Area Inclusion Plan (LAIP) and use it to forecast multi-year demand for AP.
* Engage with education providers and settings to identify how demand can be effectively met.
* Promote early and accurate identification of needs to support inclusion.
* Advise on strategic and individual commissioning of services, ensuring changes support inclusive mainstream education.
* Design and implement tools to monitor the impact and effectiveness of AP services.
* Lead the development of strategy for Appropriate and Alternative Provision.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven ability to promote inclusive education and engage stakeholders effectively.
* Strong leadership skills with experience in driving cultural and mindset change.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
* In-depth knowledge of appropriate and alternative provision and inclusive education practices.
* Understanding of service commissioning within education or public sector.
* Reflective practitioner with a strategic mindset.
* Familiarity with the SEND & AP Change Programme and its implementation.
Essential Qualification Required
* Degree-level qualification in Education, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in SEND, Inclusion, or Educational Leadership is desirable.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191RG, United Kingdom.
* The role closes on 28th October 2025, apply ASAP.