Interim Head of SEND & Inclusion

Head of SEND & Inclusion
Interim – 3 Month Contract initially
North West England 
Hybrid Working
£550-650 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

CVs are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place W/C 16th for a March start.

You will lead a large SEND & Inclusion service, driving improvement, ensuring statutory compliance, and strengthening partnerships across education, health, and social care.

Your Role as Head of SEND & Inclusion:

• Lead and develop SEND & Inclusion services to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Oversee statutory performance, EHCP quality, and commissioned provision.
• Manage significant budgets and resources, ensuring value for money.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, health, social care, and wider stakeholders.
• Drive cultural and organisational change, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.

Your Previous Experience:

• Strategic leadership experience within a comparable SEND or education‑focused organisation.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong financial and resource management experience, including budget setting and monitoring.
• Solid understanding of inclusion and inclusive practice across education settings.

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Matthew Morgan on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

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Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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