Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an additional SEND Quality and Impact Lead, to help us shape the best future for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.


About you...

As a SEND Quality and Impact Lead, you will be a confident and credible leader with:



Extensive experience in the SEND system and deep knowledge of statutory responsibilities. A track record of driving improvement in complex, multi-agency environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. An ability to operate effectively in a high-stakes, high-profile context. A collaborative, resilient and solution-focused approach.

This is your opportunity to lead change, influence strategy, and improve lives.



About the team...

You will join a supportive, collaborative and values-driven environment where your expertise will be respected and your voice heard.



You will work closely with senior leaders across education, health and care, and be at the heart of a passionate partnership committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.



In Salford we believe that every child and young person should have access to high quality education, with the right support at the right time, so that they can achieve the best outcomes possible as adults. Our purpose is to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their outcomes so that they can live their best lives.



Key responsibilities...


Contribute at a leadership level to delivering our strategic ambitions through our SEND Strategy and action planning.


Translate our ambitions into SEND arrangements that are meaningfully implemented into practice, and to evaluate their impact.

Champion co-production and ensure the voices of children, young people and families shape our continuous improvement journey.


Lead on discrete areas for improvement as well as having opportunities to innovate.

This position is offered on a fixed term for two years.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently 49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months' salary payments at a rate of 12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of 49.50.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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