Strategic Autism Lead
Strategic Autism Lead
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
£ 66919 - 73819
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Strategic Autism Lead
Permanent
STPC leadership pay spine LConsultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 32.5 hours per week
We are seeking a subject matter expert with significant experience in the Autism field of work. As part of the SEND Improvement programme we are working across the partnership (including with schools settings and families) to improve provision practice and outcomes for CYP with SEND and to embed a strong autism framework across both early years settings and schools. Our vision within Birmingham is to be an autism friendly city and this role will be key in our journey.
Retaining a focus on the lived experiences of CYP and their families we are looking for someone who can lead the development and delivery of an offer to parents of CYP with autism and to coproduce with them the ways of working for the future.
The work will involve mapping and analysing current practice and proposing improvements which leaders and their teams can implement to improve the quality of our work with an eye on delivering greater quality and improved impact and outcomes for the children and families we support.
We have a wellestablished Communication and Autism Team (CAT) who work closely with schools and families in offering advice bespoke training and in promoting best practice. We are looking for someone to bring additional capacity to the CAT leadership team in shaping industry recognised best practice which will deliver greatest impact on Birmingham children and support and enhance the delivery of our Autism Strategic goals.
For further information please contact Heather Wood
Please upload an uptodate CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and PersonSpecification
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Closing date: Friday 9th May 2025
Interview date: Friday 16h May 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
