Director Send and Inclusion
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Job Description
This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring and successful SEND Leader to move to a new level in a high performing authority where the strategic partnership between the council and BELS provides additional opportunities to grow services in Barnet and beyond.
In September 2020 Barnet Council entered into a new strategic partnership with Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) a limited company wholly owned by the council to provide the councils education services.
The partnership was established in consultation with Barnet schools and the steering group of the Parent-Carer Forum. The post will be based in BELS reporting to the Chief Executive and Director of Education and Learning and will also be a member of the Senior Leadership Team of Family Services in the council. The post-holder will be on a joint employment contract with BELS and the council paid via the council and a member of the councils local government pension scheme.
You will need to be a dynamic experienced and capable leader able to maintain and build on our excellent quality standards and our very positive relationship with our partners in social care health schools settings and further education as well as a very strong partnership with our Barnet Parent Carer Forum.
As Director you will make a direct contribution to the leadership of BELS deputising for the Chief Executive where required. You will also work closely with the councils Executive Director of Childrens Services and be a member of their senior management team and will be instrumental in supporting the councils vision of a Family Friendly Barnet and our commitment to building the resilience of communities families and children.
Successful candidates will be joining a creative and highly skilled team that is well-regarded and valued by schools and services across Barnet. You will benefit from a supportive senior leadership team committed to promoting the wellbeing of staff and work-life balance ongoing training and development.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Neil Marlow Chief Executive and Director of Education and Learning at
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm Friday 19th September 2025
Stakeholder Panels and Final Interviews: w/b 22nd September 2025
To apply for this post please visit: you need assistance please email the BELS HR Team at: quoting job title.
For more information about BELS visit Closing date for applications: noon 19/09/2025
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
