Associate Director – Education, Inclusion and SEND
Salary: £108,015 – £118,680 (pay award pending)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands – hybrid
Contract: Permanent, full time
Are you an inspirational, values-driven leader with a passion for improving the life chances for children and young people? Dudley Council is embarking on a bold and ambitious transformation journey and we are seeking a visionary Associate Director – Education, Inclusion & SEND to shape the future of education and inclusion across our borough.
Responsibilities
- Champion inclusion and excellence by driving a bold vision for education inclusion and SEND, improving outcomes for vulnerable learners and ensuring strong statutory compliance.
- Build powerful partnerships with schools, health, social care and parent carers, ensuring children, young people and families shape the services they use.
- Deliver timely, high-quality support across SEND services, EHCPs, early help, transitions, admissions, transport and fair access.
- Modernise and transform services, leading innovation, integrated working, programme management, risk oversight and a data-led performance culture.
- Influence and lead across the council, supporting transformation, digital change, commissioning and strong governance while managing significant budgets and upholding the highest ethical standards.
Qualifications
A strategic, politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations. Someone who inspires teams, builds strong partnerships, understands education/SEND legislation, and brings energy, integrity and ambition.
If you are driven to make a real impact for children, families and schools across Dudley, we want to hear from you.
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