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Head of SEND Improvements

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 650 - 700 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Slough, Berkshire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Our client, Slough Council, is looking for a Head of SEND Improvements - Strategic Programme Manager to join their team 

Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership working and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.

The right candidate for this role will have:

A track record of achievement at a senior leadership level.
Good understanding of SEND policy, legislation, the challenges faced by children and young people with SEND and their families and experience in addressing inspection outcomes.
Proven success in managing large-scale, complex transformation programmes, ideally within the SEND, education, or health sectors.
A strategic mindset with the ability to balance the broader vision with day-to-day project delivery.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines, remain calm and focused on delivering results.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent skills in facilitating change, promoting new ways of working, and driving culture shifts.
Financial acumen and understanding of high-needs funding, commissioning practices and complex needs led budgets.
Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a range of partners and engage effectively with senior leaders, parents, and carers.Benefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week. 

*Terms & Conditions apply

 You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

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