Head of SEND Improvements

Our client, Slough Council, is looking for a Head of SEND Improvements - Strategic Programme Manager to join their team Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership working and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.The right candidate for this role will have:A track record of achievement at a senior leadership level.Good understanding of SEND policy, legislation, the challenges faced by children and young people with SEND and their families and experience in addressing inspection outcomes.Proven success in managing large-scale, complex transformation programmes, ideally within the SEND, education, or health sectors.A strategic mindset with the ability to balance ..... full job details .....