Description
Tower Hamlets’ vision is to enable young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to live, learn and work within their local community, make sustained progress and achieve better life outcomes.
We are looking for an exceptional and motivated leader to support this vision by managing our SEN Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Service. This is a key role, leading statutory review functions, driving high-quality case management and supporting continuous service improvement.
The successful applicant will be passionate, driven and have extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, relevant statutory frameworks and policies affecting young people aged 14 and over and their families. As the PfA Service Manager, they will support the Head of SEN in delivering key priorities and work collaboratively with schools, post-16 education and training providers, and other partners within and beyond Tower Hamlets to secure the best possible outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the SEN Preparing for Adulthood Service, providing high-quality case management and supporting continuous service improvement
- Lead statutory review functions, ensuring effective implementation of SEND legislation and policies
- Collaborate with schools, post-16 education and training providers, and other partners to secure better life outcomes for young people with SEND
Benefits
- Competitive salary: GBP 75,684 - 80,667 per year
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
- Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance
- Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans)
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways