Service Manager: Interim Provision Service (INTERNAL) at East Sussex County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

63232.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, SEND Knowledge, Resource Management, Budget Management, Quality Assurance, Workforce Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Change Management, Policy Implementation, Inclusion, Alternative Provision

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you an experienced and ambitious education leader with a strong commitment to inclusion, SEND and improving outcomes for children and young people who are not currently accessing full-time education? Would you like to play a key role in shaping and strengthening the Interim Provision Service at a time of significant service development? If so, this may be an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Teaching Services leadership team and contribute to the further development of a complex and important statutory service. The Education Division has overall responsibility for the council’s strategy to improve educational outcomes for children and young people. The Division acts as the champion for all children and young people, especially those who are vulnerable to underachievement, and works in partnership across early years, primary, secondary, special and post-16 education. The Division also leads on statutory duties in relation to children and young people with additional needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The Interim Provision Service provides education and support for children and young people with SEND who have no appropriate or agreed school place. The service is also developing its role in relation to the Local Authority’s Section 19 ‘Otherwise’ responsibilities for children who are on roll at a school but are not accessing their placement for reasons other than illness or exclusion. The Service Manager role will provide strategic leadership for the Interim Provision Service. The postholder will be responsible for leading service development, quality assurance, workforce oversight, resource management and decision-making across IPS. This includes oversight of the Section 19 ‘Otherwise’ function and ensuring that processes are consistent, sustainable and focused on securing suitable education for children and young people. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Specialist Teaching Services, you will lead IPS Deputy Service Managers and work closely with schools, families, education services, SEND colleagues, alternative providers and other partners. You will help shape the future operating model for IPS, support the implementation of policy and practice improvements, and ensure that the service is able to respond effectively to increasing demand, complexity and statutory responsibilities. This role requires someone with significant leadership experience, who can work confidently across complex operational, legal and financial issues. The successful candidate will demonstrate: * The ability to lead a complex education service and translate strategic priorities into clear, outcome-focused objectives for managers and staff. * Strong knowledge of SEND, inclusion, alternative provision and the Local Authority’s duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. * Confidence and resilience in managing ambiguity, conflict, complexity and change. * Experience of coordinating services that directly support children, young people and families, and that drive improvements in practice and outcomes. * Strong resource, staffing and budget management skills. * The ability to build trust with staff, families, schools and partners, including when communicating complex or sensitive information. * A clear commitment to equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mde4/~edisp/ucmfa09018658.docx] for more information. To apply for the role, please click the apply now button to upload your expression of interest. This post is full time and is being offered as a 12-month secondment opportunity. Expressions of interest should contain a written summary of no more than the equivalent of two sides of A4 paper describing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. As this is a secondment, applicants must have their manager’s permission to be released for this post. Interview dates are to be confirmed. If you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Hamish Gale, Senior Manager: Specialist Teaching Services at Hamish.gale@eastsussex.gov.uk [Hamish.gale@eastsussex.gov.uk]. Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Interim Provision Service, overseeing service development, quality assurance, and resource management. Lead the Section 19 'Otherwise' function to ensure children and young people secure suitable education.