Location
London Borough of Brent - Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£58,461 - £61,653 per annum inclusive of London weighting

About the Role
Come and join the exciting journey towards multi-professional cluster working in Brent SEND 0-25 Team. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

The Team Manager role will be key to leading and shaping the future of the SEND 0-25 Team in LB Brent. We have ambitious plans to create multi-disciplinary teams working a cluster-based model and you will be a key player. You will lead a team working across all phases of education from nursery to post 16 and post 19 education including the transformation of case work with multiple partners to create outcome focused cost-effective solutions in all cases. You will be part of a forward-looking management team who are ambitious and are currently creating a continuous improvement cycle learning from experience and feedback to ensure our service keeps moving forwards at pace with the SEND Reforms.

In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage a team of SEND Officers working in a cluster-based model
- Participate in the management team working on the continuous improvement of the service
- Represent the Council at Mediations and Tribunals
- Ensure priority is given to the most vulnerable children and young people
You will be part of a larger multiprofessional team working in the Inclusion Service in Brent to introduce, embed and establish new ways of working in SEND including implementation of the SEND Reforms.

Experience
- Currently a SEND Team Manager, Senior SEND Officer or Co-ordinator
- Secure knowledge of prevailing legislation and understanding of the implications of the SEND Reforms
- Significant experience of people management including downline, upline and across disciplines
- Ability to be politely assertive with colleagues, partners and parents
- Experience in answering to statutory SEND Team lines of accountability

About you
- Willing to be present for your team and support them through significant change
- Committed to fostering an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment
- Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work

Qualifications
No specific qualifications detailed, but a strong understanding of SEND legislation and reforms is essential.