Head of Service SEND Advisory and Training Service; SENDATS

Head of Service & SEND Advisory and Training Service (SENDATS)

6 months

Start Date:

21 September 2026
£600-650 per day Umbrella
Inside IR35
Hybrid Working - 2 days a week onsite in London

Are you an experienced Special School leader ready to take on a high-profile role? As Head of Service & SEND Advisory and Training Service (SENDATS), you will lead a multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals, oversee an £8m budget and drive strategic SEND provision for a Special Childrens Centre

• Lead and develop 100+ specialist staff across SEND services
• Drive SEND strategy, service improvement and inclusion initiatives
• Manage performance, quality assurance and service delivery
• Oversee an £8m budget and ensure value for money
• Build strong partnerships across education, health and social care

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree-level qualification
• Senior leadership experience within SEND, education or specialist services
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory responsibilities
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and organisational change
• Proven budget management and performance improvement expertise

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Service & SEND Advisory and Training Service (SENDATS) to shape strategic SEND services, influence system-wide change and make a lasting impact on outcomes for children and young people.

Our clients are committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential, and reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the hiring process.