Send Team Manager

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Reviews Team Manager to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This role will provide additional management capacity within a busy SEND service, supporting the delivery of key improvement priorities while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

The successful candidate will lead and support a developing SEND Reviews Team, driving performance, strengthening practice, and improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Day Rate: Up to £400 per day
Contract: Interim
Start Date: ASAP (within 2 weeks)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (1 day per week onsite preferred) | Fully remote also will be considered

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the SEND Reviews Team, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support.
Drive the successful delivery of Phase Transfers, ensuring statutory deadlines are achieved.
Improve the timeliness and quality of amended Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Support service improvement activity to enhance performance and compliance.
Strengthen communication and relationships with families, schools, and education settings.
Reduce complaints and improve the overall customer experience.
Monitor performance and ensure statutory duties are delivered effectively and consistently.
Support staff development, workforce performance, and quality assurance activity.
Requirements
Significant SEND management experience within a Local Authority setting.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and statutory processes.
Experience managing SEND Reviews, EHCPs, and Phase Transfer activity.
Proven track record of service improvement and performance management.
Ability to lead teams through periods of change and improvement.If you are an experienced SEND leader looking for your next interim opportunity and have a strong track record of delivering service improvements within a Local Authority environment, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed