Location
London Borough of Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 12 (£51,738 - £53,919 per annum) plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a SEN Tribunal Officer for Croydon Council and make a difference in the lives of local children and young people. If you have excellent interpersonal skills and great problem-solving abilities, then this role is for you.

You will lead and take direct responsibility for the Local Authority’s formal response to individual appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST). You will also lead on the Local Authority’s management of SEN mediation requests.

In addition, you will be responsible for providing detailed feedback and reports on mediation and Tribunal related matters to support the strategic development of the wider SEN service.

Croydon Council is committed to delivering good sustainable services, listening to residents, and working in partnership with diverse communities and businesses. The role supports key business plan outcomes including ensuring children and young people have the chance to thrive, learn, and fulfil their potential, and contributing to making Croydon a cleaner, safer, and healthier place.

Experience
Experience in managing formal responses to tribunal appeals or mediation processes is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

About you
You will be an effective communicator with the ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You should be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Croydon Council values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check where required.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in special educational needs, mediation, or tribunal processes will be advantageous but are not explicitly stated as mandatory.