Permanent, 37 hours per week.
Based at Riverside House/Kimberworth Place, Rotherham
Due to current Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions we are following Government advice and this may result in interviews being held via video call.
We are looking for an experienced and committed strategic leader of our strategy and services for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
In Rotherham we are ambitious for all children and young people to achieve their potential and have the best start in life. Our strategy for special educational needs and disabilities is built on the Four Cornerstones which we believe are essential for ensuring that good practice in working with children, young people, parents and carers is achieved; these are ‘Welcome and Care’, ‘Value and Include’, ‘Communicate’ and ‘Work in Partnership’.
We want all children and young people with SEND in Rotherham have positive opportunities to make progress in a person-centred way, to enjoy good physical and mental health and be well prepared and supported to exercise choice and control that enable them to enjoy fulfilling lives. We want all children and young people with SEND and their families to have their voices heard and know that this makes a difference to their experiences and outcomes.
Our Head of Service for SEND will put the Four Cornerstones at the heart of their work and provide strategic and operational leadership for services to support children, young people and families to achieve these outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is determined, innovative, a good leader and dedicated to continuous improvement.
For an information conversation about this opportunity please email liz.smith@rotherham.gov.uk who will arrange a time for you to speak to Nathan Heath, Assistant Director of Education.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Applications from Women, people from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities and Disabled People are welcomed as under-representation currently exists at this level within the organisation. Section 159 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
This post is classed as 'politically restricted' under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.
From 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2022 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a weekly / monthly deduction (dependent on pay frequency) from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded of three additional day’s leave (pro rata for part-time).