Job Introduction
We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced EHC Quality Practice Lead (Senior Teacher) to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people in Milton Keynes.
You’ll lead on improving the quality of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring they reflect individual needs and meet our SEND Strategy priorities.
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held on 2 February
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Work in partnership with the Assessment/EHCP Strategic Lead and SEND Partnership to ensure EHCPs are high quality and person-centred.
- Deliver training and coaching to education colleagues across schools, settings and post-16 providers to improve EHCP standards.
- Supervise the EHC Quality Practice Practitioner and support team development through CPD.
- Lead audits, data analysis and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
- Act as lead for complaints, mediation and dispute resolution, and represent the Council as an expert witness in SEND tribunals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policy, and deputise for the Strategic Lead when required.
The Ideal Candidate
- A relevant teaching or postgraduate qualification and at least three years’ senior leadership experience in education or local government.
- Strong knowledge of SEND principles, legislation and best practice.
- Leadership skills with the ability to inspire, challenge and empower others.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, including the ability to coach and influence.
- Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work across a range of environments.
- Ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours and holiday cover.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you’re offered the position, we’ll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to confirm your appointment without these documents.
If you’re offered the role, we’ll arrange an Enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment process (unless you’re already registered with the DBS Update Service).
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
