SEND Transformation Lead

PositionSummarySENDTransformationLead

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
TheSENDTransformationLeadwillplayapivotalroleinsupportingandembeddingtransformationalchangeacrossSENDservices,withaprimaryfocusonthestabilisationandimprovementoftherestructuredStatutorySENDTeams.
Thepostholderwillprovideoperationalleadershipandchangemanagementexpertisetoensurethatnewstructures,processesandwaysofworkingareeffectivelyimplementedandembedded,leadingtosustainableimprovementsinperformance,quality,andoutcomesforchildrenandyoungpeoplewithSEND.
Whilethecoreemphasisoftheroleissupportingthestatutoryrestructure,thepostholderwillalsocontributetootherSENDtransformationandservicedevelopmentactivityasrequired,inresponsetoemergingpriorities.
KeyResponsibilitiesSENDTransformationLead
StatutorySENDRestructure&ImplementationSENDTransformationLead
LeadandsupporttheimplementationoftherestructuredStatutorySENDTeams,ensuringnewroles,responsibilities,workflowsandinterfacesareclearlydefined,communicatedandembedded.
Providepracticalleadershipthroughperiodsofchange,supportingmanagersandpractitionerstotransitionconfidentlyintonewwaysofworking.
Actasacentralpointofcoordinationbetweenstatutoryteams,seniorleadersandpartnerservicesduringandfollowingtherestructure.
Process,PracticeandQualityImprovementSENDTransformationLead
Review,reviseandimplementstandardoperatingprocedures(SOPs),policiesandguidancerelatingtoStatutorySENDfunctions,ensuringconsistency,clarityandcompliancewithstatutoryduties.
EmbedrobustEHCPqualityassuranceprocessesacrosstheStatutorySENDTeams,ensuringimprovedconsistency,qualityandtimelinessofdecision-making.
Provideexpertadvice,guidanceanddirectiononcomplexEHCPandstatutorycasework,usinglearningfromindividualcasestoinformimprovementsinpracticeandprocess.
Performance,DataandWaysofWorkingSENDTransformationLead
ReviewhowdataisusedacrosstheStatutorySENDTeamstomonitorperformance,identifypressurepointsanddriveimprovement.
Developandembedrevisedwaysofworkingthatimprovetimeliness,qualityandaccountability,particularlyinrelationtoEHCPprocessesandAnnualReviews.
Supportmanagerstousedataeffectivelytomanageteams,improveoutcomesandevidenceprogress.
ChangeManagement,TeamDevelopment&CollaborationSENDTransformationLead
Providedirectchangemanagementsupport,includingteambuilding,problem-solving,andaddressingbarrierstoimplementationfollowingrestructure.
StrengthencollaborativeworkingacrossSENDservicesandwithwiderpartners,ensuringjoined-updeliveryandsharedownershipofoutcomes.
WiderTransformationActivitySENDTransformationLead
ContributetobroaderSENDtransformationandSENDReformsdevelopmentworkwhererequired,includingpreparationforinspectionactivity,servicereviewsandimprovementprogrammes.
PersonSpecificationSENDTransformationLead
EssentialCriteriaSENDTransformationLead
SignificantexperienceofworkingwithinSENDservices,withstrongunderstandingofstatutorySENDprocesses.
Demonstrableexperienceofleadingorsupportingservicerestructure,includingtheimplementationofnewprocesses,proceduresandwaysofworking.
Provenexperienceofchangemanagementincomplexoperationalenvironments,withtheabilitytoembedchangeandsupportteamsthroughtransition.
StrongunderstandingofSENDlegislation,theSENDCodeofPracticeandstatutoryduties,withtheabilitytoapplythisknowledgeinpractice.
Experienceofreviewing,developingandimplementingpolicies,SOPsandqualityassuranceprocesses.
AbilitytoanalyseandembedtheuseofperformancedataacrossSENDteamstodriveaccountability,trackimprovementsandinformdecision-making.
Excellentcommunicationandinfluencingskills,withtheabilitytoworkeffectivelywithpractitioners,managers,seniorleadersandpartners.
Strongproblem-solvingskillsandtheabilitytoprovideauthoritativeguidanceoncomplexcasework. xwzovoh
Educatedtodegreelevelorequivalent,withacommitmenttocontinuousprofessionaldevelopment.