SEND Team Manager
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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success
We’re looking for a dynamic, compassionate and forward thinking SEND Team Manager to drive high quality statutory SEND practice across Knowsley. This is your opportunity to shape better outcomes for children and young people, influence service improvement, and lead a talented, committed team.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership across all statutory SEND functions
- Ensure EHC plans are timely, person centred and legally compliant
- Inspire, coach and develop a high performing team
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, health and wider partners
- Play a key role in SEND sufficiency planning and funding processes
- Champion a positive, supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing
- Represent the service with professionalism, integrity and impact
We’re seeking someone with:
- Solid experience in SEND across Education, Social Care or Health
- Strong collaborative skills and confidence working with families and partners
- Deep knowledge of SEND law and guidance
- Outstanding communication and leadership capability
- Resilience, compassion and a commitment to Knowsley’s Better Together values
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Ian Donegani – Interim Service Manager (Inclusion) - Ian.Donegani@knowsley.gov.uk
Interview Date 25 May 2026
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted
Salary range
- £53,460 - £54,495 per year