Cumbria County Council Hiring for Education Team Manager (SEND) – Job at Maryport, England Full Time

Education Team Manager (SEND)

Salary: £44,624 – £45,648

Hours: 37 hours per week

Workbase: Carlisle and Eden

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover)

Cumbria County Council Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team is looking to recruit an Education Team manager (SEND) initially to cover a Maternity Leave but this may be extended further.

The SEND Team is responsible for the assessment and support of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The team also ensures that the needs are subject to regular review and the appropriate provision is in place to address the needs of the child or young person and their families.

The Inclusion Service which works with vulnerable children and young people to ensure their needs are adequately assessed and provision made enabling them to access learning and social opportunities which support them achieve their potential.

To act as the lead educational advisor and practitioner in a multi professional team which supports the needs of children, young people and their families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through Education Health and Care Plans.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive and experienced team.

This is advert is for a fixed term post covering the Carlisle and Eden area.

For further information please contact Donna Stretton by email donna.stretton@cumbria.gov.uk or phone 07384241570

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Childrens Barred List check.

Interview information

Closing date: 23/08/2022

Interview date: 30/08/2022

We are able to accommodate both in person and virtual interviews. If virtual, your interview will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

What we can offer you

Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

• Excellent training and development offers

• Flexible working opportunities

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

• Competitive rates of pay

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.