Strategic Lead SEND Reforms
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Do you want to lead system-wide change so more children and young people with SEND can thrive in their local community If so this is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver East Sussexs SEND ambitious reform programme.
As Strategic Lead: SEND Reforms you will provide clear visible countywide leadership and hold accountability for the development and delivery of East Sussexs Local SEND Reform Plan including assurance and reporting to the Department for Education. You will work across the Education leadership team and in partnership with schools colleges health and social care partners to align priorities strengthen inclusive practice and drive sustainable system change. You will establish strong governance and performance frameworks ensuring delivery remains on track while keeping a relentless focus on improving outcomes for children and families.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a strong track record of effective leadership
- Can lead complex system-wide change programmes to fixed deadlines.
- Build credible trusted partnerships across education health and social care.
- Use data insight and performance measures to drive improvement.
- Can establish effective governance risk and assurance arrangements.
- Have a strong understanding of SEND practice policy and statutory duties.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.
Interviews will take place in person on Tuesday 09 June 2026 at County Hall St Annes Crescent Lewes East Sussex BN7 1UE.
Ive had a varied and long career over the past 35 years and the public sector was an area Id not worked in before. This has been a fantastic opportunity for me to bring my years of experience and apply to new public facing roles. David Change Manager
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Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more
