About this Role
Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team is a highly regarded, integrated outreach team supporting children under 5 with SEND across Barnet. We work collaboratively with families, early years settings, schools and multi‑agency partners to ensure early identification, effective intervention, and strong outcomes for children.
The role
As Deputy Head of Service, you will play a pivotal role in bridging strategic leadership and operational delivery.
- Lead the day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring high‑quality, consistent practice
- Support and deputise for the Head of Service
- Oversee triage, allocation, and caseload management, ensuring timely and impactful support
- Alongside the Head of Service line manage and develop a skilled, education team
- Champion inclusive, evidence‑informed early years practice across the borough
- Strengthen multi‑agency working and co‑production with families
- Contribute to training, service development, and system‑wide improvement
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a caseload, modelling excellent practice through direct work with children, families, and settings.
About you
We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional who:
- Has substantial experience in early years SEND (including working with children with complex needs)
- Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills
- Can confidently coach, develop, and inspire others
- Has a deep understanding of child development, inclusion, and the SEND Code of Practice
- Is committed to co‑production with families and multi‑agency collaboration
- Brings resilience, warmth, and a solution‑focused mindset
- Has a sense of humour and the ability to build strong relationships quickly – essential for this role
We offer
- A highly skilled, supportive, and values‑driven team
- Strong leadership and a clear service vision
- Opportunities to influence practice across a borough‑wide system that is highly regarded for its SEND practice
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth
- A role where you can make a meaningful difference every day
Oakleigh School Commitments
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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