About the Role
Rochdale SEND System is award winning and nationally recognised. We have a strong co‑production journey with children and families and have developed a set of clear outcomes for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). As part of the implementation of the National SEND Reform and the Schools White Paper we are redesigning our system to develop a strong integrated team approach and have agreed a set of improvement priorities. We are now ready to move forward in the recruitment of a new Head of SEND.
About You
The post holder will work as part of a well‑established Schools and Inclusion team and be responsible for the Council’s statutory SEND delivery, including leading on inspection, preparing for reform and being a key point of contact for schools and the wider system. To support this role, we have also recruited 2 Assistant Head of SEND roles.
The post holder must have worked within a Local Authority Statutory Assurance context and have experience of leading preparation for Ofsted inspection, Annual Review and Transformation. Rochdale has a relational approach, we are proud of our culture and partnerships.
About Us
We are pioneering in making a difference for children and families and leading the way for SEND. We are looking for a leader with the right skill mix, experience and passion. You must be ambitious for our children and have a commitment to working hard to support them in reaching their full potential.
The Head of SEND will be the leader for the SEND system and will manage a wide range of services, projects, programmes and improvements. We are looking for a dynamic and well‑organised leader with a proven track record of leadership within this field.
Qualifications
Required qualifications and experience include:
* Experience working within a Local Authority Statutory Assurance context
* Experience leading preparation for Ofsted inspection and Annual Review
* Experience in transformation and improving SEND services
Additional Information
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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