Head of SEND

Permanent Position

Salary: £63,280 - £75,805 per annum, plus Special Allowance of £5,769

Location: Medway and Chatham (with flexible working)

Hours: 37 hours per week

This is a pivotal moment for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) nationally and within Medway. We are seeking an exceptional Head of SEND to lead our statutory services and play a central role in shaping a stronger, more responsive local system for children and young people aged 0–25. This is not a steady-state leadership role. It is a unique opportunity to lead improvement, build confidence with partners and families, and deliver sustainable change at scale.

You will be responsible for:

Ensuring statutory duties are met with consistency, timeliness and quality
Embedding child-centred, relational and outcome-focused practice
Driving transparent, evidence-based decision making and robust quality assurance
Leading service performance, suffi...