Deputy and SEND Strategic Director (Education and Disabled Children’s Service) (Ref. 1664)

Deputy and SEND Strategic Director (Education and Disabled Children’s Service) (Ref. 1664)

Salary

£83,424 per annum

Appointment

Full Time

Job Term

Permanent

Location

Exeter

We wish to appoint a Director for SEND who can demonstrate experience, drive and aspirational leadership to set up a whole continuum of support for children with additional needs and their families, from identification and early help through to those in tripartite funded residential placements with EHCPs.

This leadership will support the improvement of services to children providing the right service at the right time, reducing the need for statutory processes and reducing over time the number of children who require an EHCP in order to meet their needs

The successful applicant will deliver an improved service for users and their carers and parents, which will be reflected in the lived experience of SEND support for families. Transformed services will incorporate full partnership working across the Council, CCG and with partners, to minimise the number of times families have to tell their story and feel they are working with ‘one team’. This will strengthen trust and confidence between families and the SEND system, and between different parts of the system.

The role will act in a formal deputy capacity to the Head of Education and Learning and provide strategic leadership and direction for the SEND service transformation. 

What we can offer you

Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 24.5 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme

Closing date: 06th Jan 2022.

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